Alonso has long been associated with the managerial position at Real Madrid, especially when Ancelotti was rumored to be in contention for the Brazil national team coaching role.

The former midfielder has excelled at Bayer Leverkusen, guiding the team to a Bundesliga and DFB Pokal double last season, along with the DFB Supercup.

Like Ancelotti, Alonso’s contract with his current club extends until the summer of 2026, but he is anticipated to leave Leverkusen if Real Madrid expresses interest.

Florentino Perez holds Alonso in high regard, and if Ancelotti does indeed step down after this season, Alonso is likely to be the top choice for the managerial position.

Having spent six seasons at Real Madrid as a player and winning five titles, he may soon be in line to assume the role of manager.