Real Madrid’s Search for Ancelotti’s Successor: Premier League Manager Emerges as Top Target

Real Madrid is already in pursuit of a replacement for Carlo Ancelotti, and the club has set its sights on a top target in the Premier League. President Florentino Perez has opted not to renew Ancelotti’s contract, anticipating the Italian’s move to the Brazil national team.

In the quest for a new head coach, Perez is looking toward one of his compatriots to bring a fresh dynamic to the dressing room. According to Sport, Los Blancos have initiated contact with Roberto de Zerbi of Brighton and Hove Albion.

With a youthful squad in mind, Real Madrid sees de Zerbi as the ideal candidate for developing young talent, considering his proven ability to take on a managerial role and compete for major titles. De Zerbi’s success at Brighton has not gone unnoticed.

The report outlines the upcoming arrivals of Endrick Felipe and the presumed star signing Kylian Mbappe this summer, along with ongoing negotiations by Head Scout Juni Calafat for two more Brazilian prospects. The initial phases of discussions with de Zerbi are reportedly underway.

While at Sassuolo, de Zerbi was previously rumored as an outside candidate for the Barcelona managerial position, and his presence in the Premier League has garnered praise from Barcelona icon Pep Guardiola. Although former player and Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has been linked with Real Madrid, the contact with de Zerbi represents the first concrete report of potential discussions for a new manager.