La Liga
De Gerbi is on Real’s list to replace Ancelotti
According to Spanish newspaper Cadena Ser, Brighton coach Roberto De Gerbi is on Carlo Ancelotti’s list of potential successors at Real Madrid.
Carlo Ancelotti will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season to take charge of the Brazilian national team, starting with the Copa America next summer, the president of the Seleção football association has confirmed.
Although the season has just started, the Merengues are already looking for a replacement for the Italian coach. In addition to the name of Xabi Alonso, the Brighton coach, Roberto De Gerbi, He has also been linked with the possibility of being on the Madrid bench, it is said with the Spanish Cadena Ser.
The 44 year old He continued Graham Potter’s work and remains on the Seagulls bench, where he has a contract until the summer of 2026.
Brighton have become a rising force in the Premier League and last season, when De Gerby took over, they secured their first ever European competition, finishing sixth in the league.
In the past, the Italian coach led Shakhtar into the Champions League groups.
Source: sport 24
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