Real Madrid rule out Serie A manager as possible replacement for Arbeloa – report | OneFootball

Real Madrid are on the lookout for a new manager to take over from Alvaro Arbeloa at the end of the season.

Jurgen Klopp appeared to the most-favoured candidate but a move for him now seems unlikely as he is happy with his current role at the Red Bull group.

Jose Mourinho is another name being heavily linked to the Santiago Bernabeu hotseat, although he still has a year left on his contract at Benfica, who are ready to offer an extension.

Another candidate who is well-appreciated by the Real Madrid hierarchy happens to be AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri.

No move for Allegri

However, according to Matteo Moretto on Radio MARCA, Allegri’s name has been dropped from the managerial shortlist at Real Madrid.

Allegri no longer in the running. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Allegri is a proven manager with a solid CV which contains six Serie A titles and five Coppa Italia trophies. The 58-year-old is currently in his second stint with Milan and has them well-positioned to qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season.

The Italian tactician is well-liked at the club and in fact, Florentino Perez had previously approached him to bring him to the Santiago Bernabeu.

Nothing came of it though and while his name was once again under consideration, it seems that Allegri is no longer in the running for the job.

Other names such as Lionel Scaloni, Didier Deschamps, and Mauricio Pochettino are also being considered but their World Cup commitments make things tricky.

The decision ultimately rests with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and it remains to be seen which way he leans.