The upcoming replacement of the coach at Bayer 04 needs the impetus to knock over the first domino. This is expected soon, as Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti is close to reaching an agreement with the Brazilian Football Confederation. This would clear the way for Bayer coach Xabi Alonso in Madrid. And for Cesc Fabregas in Leverkusen?
The question of who will coach Leverkusen hinges on one name: Carlo Ancelotti. Once the 65-year-old successful coach’s departure from Real Madrid is official, further decisions will be pushed into the final phase. Bayer coach Xabi Alonso is then slated to be his successor, whose departure Leverkusen would have to compensate for.
Only details remain to be finalized for Ancelotti’s agreement with the CBF
It is now certain that the Italian will not be coaching Real Madrid next season. But first, his future must be clarified before the chain reaction on the coaching benches in Madrid and Leverkusen can begin. The first domino is about to fall.
According to information, Ancelotti is almost certain to become the new national coach of Brazil. Only the final details remain to be clarified in negotiations with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). Once an agreement has been reached on the termination of his contract in Madrid, the deal and Ancelotti’s long-decided departure from Real can be officially announced.
There are several rivals for Fabregas: Leipzig, AS Roma, Milan, and Como
The latter, according to recent speculation by The Athletic, could happen as early as Sunday, when the Clasico between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid (kick-off 4:15 p.m.) has been played. If this really happens, the world club could also contact Bayer 04 to sign Xabi Alonso as the new coach for the Royals. The Basque can opt out of his contract in Leverkusen, which runs until 2026, by means of a “gentlemen’s agreement,” as managing director Simon Rolfes recently put it.
Then the factory club could also get serious about the 43-year-old’s intended successor. Cesc Fabregas is emerging as the most promising candidate. However, Bayer 04 is not the only club vying for the 38-year-old World and European champion. League rival RB Leipzig also has the Como 1907 coach on its shortlist. AS Roma has also thrown its hat into the ring, and Milan is said to be interested as well.
Bayer cannot be sure of getting the deal
However, as Fabregas may well stay in Como, where he is currently completing his first season as head coach, Bayer cannot be certain that it will get the nod in the end. In any case, there should be some movement on the coaching front in the coming week.