While Carlo Ancelotti should leave Real Madrid at the end of the season, his successor would have been found in England.
The Real Madrid outclassed FC Barcelona 4-0 at Camp Nou on Wednesday thanks to a hat-trick from Karim Benzema. This success allows the Merengues to join Osasuna in the final of the King’s Cup. Carlo Ancelotti’s men are still in the running for a double this season. Next week, Real Madrid will face Chelsea in the Champions League quarter-finals.
In parallel with this resounding victory against Barça, the future of Charles Ancelotti within the Casa Blanca remains uncertain. Courted by the Brazilian federation for several months, the 63-year-old technician would be the favorite to succeed Tite as Seleçao coach. With this in mind, the leaders of Real Madrid are working behind the scenes to find his ideal successor. After tracking Mauricio PochettinoThomas Tuchel, Xabi Alonso or even Raul, the Merengues would have checked a new name.
Real Madrid Mercato: Real Madrid interested in Mikel Arteta
According to information from the English newspaper The MirrorReal Madrid are reportedly interested in Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. The Spanish technician managed to bring the Gunners back to the top after several difficult seasons. Arsenal could win their first Premier League title for 19 years. The results obtained by Mikel Arteta with the London club would have convinced the Merengues.
Since his appointment at Arsenal, Mikel Arteta has also allowed young players to progress like Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka or even Emile Smith-Rowe. The leaders of Real Madrid would like to recruit the Gunners coach to allow the new generation of Madrid to take a step forward.
However, the Merengues could face several obstacles in the file Mikel Arteta. The 41-year-old coach is under contract with the Gunners until 2025. Moreover, the leaders of Arsenal would not be willing to let the Spanish technician leave.
