The pressure is mounting at Real Madrid. After two consecutive La Liga defeats saw them first lose the top spot and then fall four points behind rivals Barcelona, speculation about the club's managerial future has intensified. The current interim manager, Álvaro Arbeloa, took over following the departures of Carlo Ancelotti in spring 2025 and Xabi Alonso in January of this year.
An Italian Connection
According to a report from Italy's Corriere dello Sport, one name being considered by the Madrid hierarchy is Massimiliano Allegri. The experienced Italian manager is currently in charge of AC Milan, the club of former Madrid star Luka Modrić. The report suggests Allegri is among the alternatives being studied, with Jürgen Klopp—currently away from management but under contract with Red Bull—also mentioned as a potential candidate.
A History of Interest
This would reportedly mark the third time Real Madrid has shown interest in Allegri. The Italian coach was previously linked with the Bernabéu role in both 2019 and 2021. On the latter occasion, negotiations are said to have progressed significantly, though no final agreement was reached.
The Current Situation
Allegri is reportedly content at AC Milan, where he has a contract running until 2027. The club currently sits second in Serie A, ten points behind leaders Inter Milan. Milan is described as being in a growth process aimed at re-establishing itself as a competitive force in European football, an area where it has struggled in recent seasons.
The report highlights the practical trade-off for Allegri: leaving a stable, long-term project at Milan for the immense pressure and immediate expectations of the Real Madrid job. For Madrid, the decision involves weighing Allegri's proven tactical structure and experience against other available candidates, as they seek a manager who can quickly reverse their recent on-field slide.
