Carlo Ancelotti has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid (Picture: Getty)Real Madrid have chosen Carlo Ancelotti as their prime candidate to succeed Zinedine Zidane and could announce the Italian as their new head coach imminently, according to reports in Spain. Everton appointed Ancelotti as Marco Silva’s replacement back in December 2019 and the Merseyside outfit finished 12th in the Premier League table under his tutelage last season. ‘Carlo has told us he wants to be with us when we go into our new stadium,’ she said. ‘That is a sign that we have got things right – and Carlo says he absolutely loves the club. ‘Carlo has extreme emotional intelligence, a gentleman in the true sense of the word, splendid and humble.

Source: Metro June 01, 2021 11:32 UTC