Premier League manager emerges as new contender to replace Ancelotti at Real Madrid | OneFootball

In a surprising development, reports from the Daily Mirror, relayed by SPORT, suggest that Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has emerged as a potential candidate to take over the managerial role at Real Madrid if they decide to part ways with Carlo Ancelotti.

The managerial situation at the club has been the subject of increasing speculation in recent days. With Ancelotti’s contract set to expire in 2026, discussions surrounding his successor have intensified.

According to the English outlet, club president Florentino Perez is considering Iraola as one of the options to take charge of the team in the event of Ancelotti’s departure.

What about Xabi Alonso?

Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen’s director recently expressed confidence that Xabi Alonso, another name strongly linked to Real Madrid, is likely to reject any offers coming his way, including the one from Los Blancos, to continue leading the German side for another season.

This has added another layer of intrigue to Madrid’s ongoing search for their next head coach. Interestingly, both Alonso and Andoni Iraola are represented by the same agency, IDUB Global.

Andoni Iraola has impressed everyone. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

This shared representation could play a key role in any negotiations should Real Madrid pursue Iraola as their next manager.

Iraola is impressing

Iraola’s impressive work has not gone unnoticed beyond Madrid’s interest. His managerial abilities have earned him recognition across Europe, with several clubs keeping a close eye on his progress.

In addition to Real Madrid’s potential interest, Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly evaluating their managerial options, as doubts have surfaced regarding the long-term future of Ange Postecoglou.

The Spanish coach’s name has already been linked as a possible candidate for the Premier League side should they decide to make a change.

As the season unfolds, Real Madrid will continue to assess their options before making a definitive decision on who will lead the team in the future.

Iraola’s growing reputation as a promising coach has certainly placed him in contention for some of the most prestigious jobs in European football.