Carlo Ancelotti told Xabi Alonso before succeeding him at Real Madrid.

The succession of Carlo Ancelotti by Xabi Alonso is getting closer to becoming a reality. Real Madrid's official announcement of the departure of the Reggiolo coach is another step in the transition at the helm of the first team this summer. The information published by journalists "Rodra" and Alfredo Matilla provides more details about this change.

Because Xabi Alonso reportedly called the merengue coach, as well as his son Davide Ancelotti, as a first action in virtue of being the new Real Madrid coach. Both Real Madrid coaches have exchanged opinions with the former player of Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, or Liverpool, but they have also left an important piece of advice for the stage that is just beginning.

According to Carlo Ancelotti, the quality of the members of Santiago Bernabéu locker room is indisputable. The Reggiolo coach is clear that the current players of the first team are the best in the world soccer elite, but his current messages do not have the desired effect. The failure in tactical and technical preparation, acknowledged by the current merengue coaching staff, is a fact.

Therefore, they have recommended Xabi Alonso to offer "a change, another message" completely different from what they would have heard during the last four years under the tactical command of the Ancelottis. Xabi Alonso has many challenges ahead as soon as he arrives at the club, but certainly, that is configured as his number one priority.

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It is not for less, since the board led by Florentino Pérez has imposed a sports requirement of "mandatory compliance": victory in the Club World Cup. The competition organized by FIFA is a very important title for the merengue bosses... beyond the significant economic boost it would mean for Santiago Bernabéu's coffers.

Even so, the potential gain of 155 million euros in case of victory in said tournament, to be held between June and July, would enable a top-tier signing. Like the one Xabi Alonso has requested for some weeks in the Valdebebas offices, aimed at mitigating the retirement of Toni Kroos and the farewell of Luka Modric.

The key to regaining the winning path lost this season, according to Carlo and Davide Ancelotti, would be in the change that the merengue footballers need. The introduction of a new "message" in the tactical and technical aspect, as well as the possible modification in the relationship with the coach, would be the catalyst for the demanded victories.

This could well be one of Carlo Ancelotti's first pieces of advice to Xabi Alonso. While it is true that the Reggiolo coach considers the Basque coach to be more than prepared, the new Real Madrid coach may seek the support of his predecessor repeatedly.