Napoli boss Rafa Benitez is in the frame to replace Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Ancelotti’s future at the Santiago Bernabeu is looking less than certain after the team was dumped out of the Champions League this week by Juventus. Speculation has surrounded the boss for many weeks, and despite claims he wants to stay, neither he nor club president Florentino Perez have been convincing whenever they’ve been asked about plans beyond this season.
A host of managers have been linked with the 10-time Champions League winners, with Zinedine Zidane remaining the favourite to step up from Real Madrid Castilla, especially now he has he coaching badges in order.
Borussie Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp is another name mentioned with Real, and now former youth team manager Benitez has entered the frame.
Although his Napoli side were beaten in the semi-finals if the Europa League on Thursday, he does have European pedigree having guided Liverpool to the Champions League title while at Anfield. He also masterminded Valencia’s UEFA Cup win in 2004 and guided Chelsea to the Europa League title in 2013. Benitez has also won two La Liga titles and a number of domestic cups with the various clubs he has managed.
There is not too much i can say about Rafa Benitez but one thing i can for sure with no fear of mistaking is that Carlo Anceloti failed in his mission . Despite of his heavy curculum, and all the Pleiades of great players, he was never able to win la Liga . Frankly i don’t think he deserves a third chance at the Real. It’s not loosing the uefa champ title nor not being able to win la Liga that bother me but for 2 seasons ,he was not able to set a clear defined identity to the team. The team wins by his star players and when they hardly challenged, they don’t always have the right answer.
Are you freaking kidding me? Better get Zidane. Ffs better to have no coach at all. Not benitez please