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Real Madrid legend Raul has opened up about rumors of potentially replacing Carlo Ancelotti as the next Los Blancos manager. Ancelotti's future has been subject to speculation in recent weeks, and it has been widely reported that he could be on his way out.
Real Madrid lost against arch rivals Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday, April 26. They have also been knocked out of the Champions League by Arsenal from the quarter-finals.
Los Blancos are also trailing Barcelona by four points with just five games to go. Quite naturally, Carlo Ancelotti's job is under threat, as per reports in Spain. Club legend Raul, who has been managing Real Madrid Castilla since 2019, has been named as the potential successor to the Italian manager.
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Raul has opened up on the rumors and insisted that he is choosing to stay calm and insisted that believes in the club's decision. He said, as quoted by Tribal Football:
"I'm happy to be here; I'm in the place I want to be. When the time comes to evaluate and when the club makes decisions, if they ever make them, which I don't know, we'll see."
Raul added:
"Now the most important thing is to remain calm and collected. We're at the end of the season and there's still a lot at stake. I think there will be time to evaluate and make decisions that could affect the club and then, personally, me. But I'm very calm."
Raul is widely regarded as one of the greatest players ever to don the Real Madrid and Spain shirt. He spent 16 years of his career at the Santiago Bernabeu, making 741 appearances and contributing 323 goals and 135 assists.
Carlo Ancelotti makes decision on Real Madrid future: Reports
Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly made up his mind on leaving Real Madrid at the end of the season. The Italian has come under intense pressure of late due to Los Blancos enduring a poor season and is reportedly ready to cut his second stint at the club short.
It has been reported by Madrid Xtra that Ancelotti is ready to leave the Spanish capital club in the summer. The Italian manager has been linked with the Brazil job and is reportedly ready to take over ahead of the Selecao's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Ancelotti's first stint with Real Madrid was between 2013 and 2015, during which he won four trophies, including the UEFA Champions League. His second stint at the Bernabeu started in 2021, and he has delivered 11 trophies, including two LaLiga titles and two Champions Leagues.
