Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has said that Xabi Alonso doesn’t need any guidance from him as he prepares to take over the reins at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Alonso, who recently confirmed he will leave Bayern Leverkusen at the end of the season, is expected to succeed Ancelotti as Real Madrid’s next head coach. The Spanish tactician has reportedly agreed to a three-year deal with the club.
Meanwhile, Ancelotti is set to depart Madrid this summer to take over as head coach of the Brazil national team.
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Speaking ahead of Real Madrid’s LaLiga fixture against Mallorca on Wednesday, Ancelotti praised Alonso’s coaching abilities.
“Xabi Alonso doesn’t need any advice from me — he’s a great manager,” Ancelotti said via Fabrizio Romano. “He has everything to become a top, top coach.”
Alonso previously played as a midfielder for Real Madrid during his distinguished playing career.