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Real Madrid will move for 42-year-old club icon to replace Ancelotti in 2025 – report
Carlo Ancelotti signed a new contract with Real Madrid towards the end of 2023, committing himself to the Spanish capital club until 2026.
The renewal put an end to constant speculations about his future at the club and the never-ending links to the Brazil national team.
Xabi Alonso of Bayer Leverkusen had been touted as the man to take over from the Italian if he were to leave Real Madrid.
But the 42-year-old former midfielder himself signed a new deal with the Bundesliga champions until 2026.
Real Madrid will try to sign Xabi Alonso in 2025
However, now, SportBILD reports that Real Madrid will try and hire Xabi Alonso in the summer of 2025 to take over from Carlo Ancelotti.
As has already been reported months ago, Los Blancos president Florentino Perez has been impressed by the work that the former Real Madrid and Liverpool midfielder has done at Leverkusen.
The Real Madrid icon was even approached by the likes of Liverpool and Bayern Munich this past summer but opted to continue with Die Werkself.
However, the report states that Alonso’s commitment was for only one additional season and that the club expects him to leave when Real Madrid come calling.
In fact, Bayer Leverkusen are already working on finding suitable replacements for the Spanish tactician.
Alonso’s potential acquisition could hold the key to Real Madrid also being able to sign their top target for 2025 – Florian Wirtz.
Ancelotti, for his part, has given no indication whatsoever that the ongoing season might be his last with Real Madrid. However, the Italian is said to be considering offers from Saudi Arabia.
So, it will be interesting to see how things develop in the coming months.
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Mbappe elated after being named Real Madrid Player of the Month for August: ‘We can do great things this year’
Kylian Mbappe has been named Real Madrid Player of the Month for August after an impressive start to the 2026/27 season.
The French forward was recognised for his performances during the month, featuring in all three of Real Madrid’s matches and scoring four goals.
Mbappe opened his goalscoring account for the season in Real Madrid’s second game of the season against Real Sociedad, plundering a hat-trick in a 4-1 win.
The France captain was on target again in the next game, scoring in a 4-0 win over newly-promoted La Liga side, Malaga.
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Mbappe happy with positive start
After receiving the award at the training facilities earlier today, Mbappe spoke to RMTV, talking positively about the team’s start to the campaign and outlined his ambitions for the months ahead.
“We’ve started the season positively. I hope we can continue like this on Saturday. I think there can be a lot of success this season,” he said.
The Real Madrid forward is determined to play his part as the team pursue trophies on multiple fronts.
“I’m really looking forward to helping the team and showing that we can do great things this year. I’m always happy to play here. I know it’s a privilege,” he noted.
Welcoming the new arrivals
Mbappe also discussed the new faces who have joined the squad, stressing the importance of ensuring everyone settles quickly into the team.
After all, Real Madrid have made as many as six new additions in Ibrahima Konate, Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, Carlos Espi, Denzel Dumfries, and Yan Diomande.
“It’s always good to see new faces. They come wanting to help the badge and Real Madrid. We’ve tried to make sure everyone adapts in the best possible way so that we can all move in the same direction,” he stated.
With the squad continuing to improve, Mbappe believes unity will be crucial as Real Madrid aim for a successful season.
The France captain’s four goals in August, coupled with his strike against Inter Milan earlier this week, have provided an early indication of his importance to the side as Real Madrid look to bring trophies back at the Bernabeu.
