It was just a matter of time until possible alternatives started to surface in the immediate wake of Xabi Alonso’s dismissal.
Real Madrid are once again at the forefront of management discussions, and therefore, a number of well-known figures are being linked to the Bernabeu position.
As a result, the most recent individual to join the conversation is a coach who was just fired from his Premier League position.
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A report from Santi Aouna as claimed by Madrid Universal stated that Real Madrid admire former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca.
The source emphasizes that Maresca’s efforts has not gone unnoticed by the club’s decision-makers, particularly at a time when Madrid are evaluating long-term possibilities, even though it makes no mention of advanced conversations or a formal proposal.
But for the time being, Los Blancos have opted for consistency above haste. Alvaro Arbeloa has taken over as the club’s interim head coach in an internal solution.
Behind the scenes, attention is already turning to the larger picture, which is selecting a new manager qualified to oversee the project’s next stage.
Not surprise, Zinedine Zidane’s name was brought up right away. A return to the Bernabeu is now quite doubtful, though, since the Real Madrid great is reportedly in a verbal agreement with the French national team.
The fact that Jurgen Klopp has been linked recently lends further credence to the notion that Madrid are considering seasoned and well-respected options.
Maresca’s name has now been added to that expanding list.