Florentino Perez to personally handpick Real Madrid’s next manager — report | OneFootball

Real Madrid are staring at the prospect of finishing another season without any major trophies and as a result of that, there could be serious ramifications this summer.

The biggest change could come on the dugout, with Real Madrid expected to replace Alvaro Arbeloa and bring in a new manager.

The club have been linked with a move for a series of managers across the globe, including the likes of Jose Mourinho, Massimiliano Allegri and Mauricio Pochettino, among others.

Florentino Perez to handpick the next manager

According to El Mundo (h/t Madrid Xtra), it appears President Florentino Perez is taking no chances this time around when it comes to finding a new manager.

The report suggests Perez will personally oversee and decide on the appointment of the club’s next manager, breaking from the previous approach of seeking advice from those around him before making a final call.

Florentino Perez is not taking any chances. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

The decision reflects the gravity of the situation at the Bernabeu. With two consecutive trophyless seasons now confirmed, Perez is understood to be taking direct control of one of the most important decisions the club has faced in recent years.

It is a significant shift in approach. In previous managerial appointments, the club president had consulted figures within his inner circle before arriving at a final decision. This time, the message from the top is clear: The call will be his and his alone.

Several names continue to circulate as potential candidates, but with Perez firmly in the driving seat, the direction of the search could move quickly once a preferred target is identified.

Recent reports have indicated that Perez is a huge admirer of Allegri and his ability to rule the dressing room with an iron fist.