Rangers Consider Davide Ancelotti for Head Coach Role

Rangers have reached out to Davide Ancelotti about their head coach position. The Scottish club is talking to Real Madrid’s assistant coach about becoming their manager next season.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Rangers have started formal talks with Davide Ancelotti, who is currently an assistant coach at Real Madrid. They want him to be their new head coach. Though he is the leading candidate, Rangers are also considering other options. Ancelotti plans to leave Real Madrid by the season’s end as new manager Xabi Alonso wants to bring his own team.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

This job would be Davide Ancelotti’s first main coaching role after working under his father at Real Madrid. He has offers from other leagues, including a high-paying job in Saudi Arabia, but prefers the Scotland opportunity. Reports suggest he would bring Francesco Mauri, son of Carlo Ancelotti’s long-time staff member, as an assistant.

Rangers are rebuilding after a tough season, trailing Celtic by 12 points with two games to go. A potential sale of the club to 49ers Enterprises, tied to the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers, is on the horizon. This could give the new manager extra resources.

WHAT NEXT FOR RANGERS?

If hired, Davide Ancelotti’s priority will be closing the gap with Celtic in the league and preparing for European football next season. Rangers need to strengthen their squad over the summer to compete both domestically and in Europe. The potential sale to 49ers Enterprises, who also own Leeds United, could bring needed financial support.

With the season ending soon, Rangers are likely to choose their new head coach in the coming weeks. Davide Ancelotti is currently the favorite, signaling a new direction for both the club and coach at Ibrox Stadium.