Highly rated Spanish manager has become a familiar name inside the Real Madrid dressing room | OneFootball

According to a report from AS, Real Madrid’s dressing room is already looking ahead to a new era under Xabi Alonso, even though no official announcement has been made.

The Spanish outlet reveals that within club, the former midfielder’s name is being spoken with increasing regularity and confidence, as if his arrival is all but sealed.

The catalyst for this internal acceptance has been the growing uncertainty surrounding Carlo Ancelotti’s expected move to the Brazil national team.

While there has been a verbal agreement between the Italian and the Selecao, the absence of a signed contract and unresolved financial aspects have cast doubt over the deal.

However, Real Madrid’s internal dynamics suggest that the Italian’s departure is considered a foregone conclusion.

Alonso is already being discussed

What is more telling is the language used by those in and around the club. Phrases like “Let’s see next year with Xabi…” have reportedly become common in conversation, not only within the locker room but also among those close to the players and staff.

Xabi Alonso is mentioned in conversations at Real Madrid. (Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images)

The mood shift behind the scenes suggests that the players have already mentally prepared themselves for Alonso’s arrival. Many of them, particularly younger members of the squad, admire his tactical acumen and calm leadership.

Having guided Bayer Leverkusen to unprecedented success, Alonso has become one of the most sought-after managers in Europe, and the Madrid camp sees him as the ideal man to usher in a new era post-Ancelotti.

It’s not connected to Ancelotti anymore

Even if Ancelotti’s Brazil move collapses at the last minute, the psychological transition within Madrid has already taken place.

Florentino Perez and the board are said to have full confidence in Alonso’s potential, and it is no secret that they view him as a long-term investment rather than a short-term patch.

The final details of Alonso’s move may still be in negotiation, but one thing is certain: inside Real Madrid, the idea of him taking over is no longer speculation, but it is an expectation.