As discussions continue about Carlo Ancelotti’s future at the helm of Real Madrid, Josep Pedrerol, the famous Spanish presenter who claims to be close to Florentino Pérez, has mentioned the two best managers in the world right now.
This Monday, Onda Cero revealed a significant piece of information regarding the Real Madrid coaching staff. While Carlo Ancelotti had just expressed his frustration about the pressure surrounding the team in a press conference, following their crushing 4-1 victory against Las Palmas on matchday 20 of La Liga, Onda Cero reported that the Italian coach would leave his position at the end of the season. While several factors could explain this news, a clear denial has come through. Despite the pressure, Italian media report that the 65-year-old coach, who loves what he does, will continue until the end of his contract in 2026.
Pedrerol’s revelations
For Marca, Florentino Pérez and Ancelotti will meet at the end of the season to discuss things further. While it remains to be seen if any changes will occur at the head of the Madrid team, the best managers in the world who could potentially step in are being discussed. While many mention Xabi Alonso and Zinédine Zidane, Josep Pedrerol, the famous presenter of the El Chiringuito TV show, made a notable appearance on the El Hormiguero podcast.
Known for his close relationship with the president of Real Madrid, the media figure revealed a secret about their bond. “I have a good relationship with Joan Laporta, I get along well with Enrique Cerezo, and I consider Florentino Pérez to be a friend, but I think each of us understands our role,” said the sports journalist before revealing the reaction of the Madrid boss when he’s criticised on his show El Chiringuito TV: “He goes a month without talking to me,” he affirmed.
“I get along well with him, but it’s true that if he hears something on the show that he doesn’t like, he gets angry, and I understand that, but it’s not a big deal. I don’t speak to Florentino Pérez every day, nor do I go to his house, even though it seems like Florentino Pérez writes the scripts for ‘El Chiringuito’, and that’s not the case. Indeed, the criticisms affect him somewhat, but he knows how to take them, and it happens from time to time,” he added.
Ancelotti and Mourinho: the two best coaches in the world?
When asked again about the best manager the Madrid team could currently have, Josep Pedrerol did not hold back. According to him, Real Madrid already has the best manager in the world. “For me, Ancelotti is the best manager in the world, and Mourinho is second,” said the media figure close to Florentino Pérez. This opinion is not necessarily shared by many Madrid fans, who believe that Ancelotti is tactically limited these days and should make way for younger coaches.
In any case, it’s clear that Florentino Pérez remains a strong supporter of Ancelotti, and will not sack him in the middle of the season. Recently extended until June 2026, the Italian coach could continue beyond this season if it ends with triumphs in La Liga, Copa del Rey, or possibly even the Champions League.
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