Real Madrid president a huge fan of Serie A manager – report | OneFootball

Real Madrid are gearing up for a summer of change and one of the most important decisions they will have to make is to appoint a new coach.

It is no secret that Real Madrid are keen on acquiring the services of Jurgen Klopp. But the German has not said yes to any Real Madrid proposal and there is still doubt whether he would like to leave Red Bull in the first place.

As a result, the Spanish giants are looking for alternatives and that is where Massimiliano Allegri has emerged as one of the options.

Florentino Perez a huge fan of Allegri

According to Joaquin Maroto (h/t Ramon Alvarez de Mon), Florentino Perez is a huge fan of Allegri and is drawn to the idea of bringing in the Italian tactician.

A native of Livorno, Allegri is a coaching veteran of Italian football. He had played a key role in Juventus’ dominance in the last decade. He is currently plying his trade for AC Milan.

Will Allegri be a option for Real Madrid? (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

As per the report, Perez believes Allegri is a very good coach who has authority and power in the dressing room.

This suggests Real Madrid are onboard with the idea of someone managing the team with an iron fist and a strong grip in the dressing room, especially after their poor experience with Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa.

Alonso was too defiant and it cost him his hold over the dressing room, while Arbeloa is often seen as someone who tries to cozy up to the big players. Both approaches haven’t suited Real Madrid at all.

Now, the Spanish giants are open to hiring someone like Allegri, who may not be the most tactically adept coaches in Europe, but his strong hold over the dressing room can potentially solve a lot of problems at the Bernabeu.