September 27th 2023.
Roberto De Zerbi has been identified as a top candidate to replace Carlo Ancelotti as the next manager of Real Madrid next summer, according to reports. Los Blancos have been on the hunt for a new head coach following Ancelotti's announcement that he will be ending his second spell with the La Liga giants at the end of the season.
The Italian joined Brighton just over a year ago and has quickly established himself as one of the best and most exciting managers in the Premier League. He guided the Seagulls to the FA Cup semi-finals and a sixth-place finish, qualifying the club for European competition for the first time in its history.
Despite losing many of their best players over the summer, Brighton have continued their fine form in 2023/24, with the side currently third in the table after five wins in six matches. De Zerbi, who previously managed Sassuolo and Shakhtar Donetsk, currently has a contract at the Amex until 2026.
Real Madrid greatly admire the 44-year-old, especially for the way his side play free-flowing, attacking football, and view him as a viable candidate alongside the likes of Xabi Alonso and fellow club legends Raul and Alvaro Arbeloa. Ancelotti is of course a hard act to follow, having won many trophies with Los Blancos over his two spells, including the La Liga title and two Champions Leagues.
For now, De Zerbi is preparing Brighton for Wednesday night's Carabao Cup clash at Chelsea, which will be followed by a league meeting at Aston Villa. If results align, Brighton could even find themselves at the top of the table. It will be interesting to see how the selection process for the next Real Madrid manager develops in the coming months.
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