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Carlo Ancelotti set for Real Madrid return
According to multiple sources, the 61-year-old has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Zinedine Zidane and an announcement could be made by the close of Tuesday.
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The Italian was in charge of the Spanish side between 2013 and 2015, winning La Decima in his first season with Zidane as his assistant.
Currently on contract at Everton until 2024, a return to the Spanish capital could be an option for one of the highly-rated coach who is favoured by the 'Los Blancos' management ahead of such other candidates as Mauricio Pochettino, Antonio Conte or Castilla coach and Real Madrid legend, Raul.
Ancelotti guided Real Madrid to their 10th Champions League crown
Spanish media outfit AS said on Tuesday that Madrid consider Ancelotti as a safe pair of hands and someone to steady the ship after the departure of Zidane. The Italian’s avuncular style is seen as a key element to see Madrid through a period of transition with several senior players nearing the ends of their careers or eyeing the exit door.
Also, the respected coach's excellent relationship with those of his former charges still at the club is also a huge selling point after the failed experiments with Rafa Benítez and Julen Lopetegui.
According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, both Real Madrid and Everton are in talks over the termination of Ancelotti's contract with the Merseysiders before officially signing for the Spanish giants.
One of the most decorated coaches, Ancelotti has won league titles in Italy, England, France and Germany, including UEFA Champions League titles three times.
The Italian won the Premier League title during his time at Chelsea
He led AC Milan to two Champions League titles and the Serie A crown, led Real Madrid to win their 10th continental trophy in 2013/14, guided Paris-Saint Germain to win the Ligue 1 in 2012/13, won the Enlist Premiership with Chelsea (2009/10) and led Bayern Munich to win the Bundesliga (2016/17).