May 13, (THEWILL) – Davide Ancelotti is reportedly on the verge of becoming the next Rangers manager following his anticipated departure from Real Madrid’s coaching staff. The 35-year-old son of Carlo Ancelotti is expected to leave the Spanish giants when his father exits to take charge of the Brazil national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Rangers have operated without a permanent manager since February 2025 when Philippe Clement was removed from his position. The Scottish club has been under interim leadership from Barry Ferguson during this period, resulting in a significant 17-point gap behind their rivals Celtic in the Scottish Premier League standings.
The potential appointment would represent Ancelotti’s first solo managerial role after spending nearly 10 years within his father’s coaching team. His father Carlo is set to conclude his tenure at Real Madrid at the end of the current season, with Xabi Alonso reportedly lined up to become the new manager at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.
Real Madrid appears to be undergoing substantial changes to their coaching structure heading into the next season. The elder Ancelotti’s move to manage Brazil for the World Cup campaign creates the opportunity for his son to establish his own managerial identity at the Glasgow club, which is seeking to rebuild following a challenging period.
The Scottish Premier League outfit will be hoping that Ancelotti can bring fresh tactical knowledge from his time at one of the world’s elite football institutions. Rangers supporters will be eager to see if the young manager can implement strategies to reduce the substantial points deficit to Celtic and return the club to championship contention in Scottish football.
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