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Next Real Madrid Manager Betting Odds Sees Former Player Favourite To Replace Carlo Ancelotti
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Fresh off their second thrashing to rivals Barcelona this season and with Carlo Ancelotti’s future uncertain, the next Real Madrid manager betting odds market has been shaken up – with a former Los Blancos star topping the list.
Next Real Madrid Manager Betting Odds: Xabi Alonso and Simone Inzaghi Fancied
- Xabi Alonso 6/4
- Simone Inzaghi 5/1
- Mikel Arteta 7/1
- Raul 8/1
- Unai Emery 8/1
- Zinedine Zidane 10/1
- Andoni Iraola 14/1
- Jose Mourinho 16/1
- Antonio Conte 20/1
- Erik Ten Hag 20/1
- Julian Nagelsmann 20/1
- Marcelo Gallardo 20/1
- Santiago Solari 20/1
- Michel 22/1
- Marco Silva 25/1
- Max Allegri 25/1
- Nuno Espírito Santo 25/1
- Roberto De Zerbi 25/1
- Brendan Rodgers 28/1
- Enzo Maresca 33/1
- Luis Enrique 33/1
- Marcelo Bielsa 33/1
- Maurizio Sarri 33/1
- Pep Guardiola 33/1
- Ruben Amorim 33/1
- Xavi 33/1
- Arne Slot 40/1
- Eddie Howe 40/1
- Edin Terzic 40/1
- Roger Schmidt 40/1
- Ruud Van Nistelrooy 40/1
- Sebastian Hoeness 40/1
- Thomas Frank 40/1
- Vincent Kompany 40/1
- Diego Simeone 50/1
- Dino Toppmoller 50/1
- Gareth Southgate 50/1
- Paulo Fonseca 50/1
Note: Odds are subject to change. Feel free to use these odds in any news publications. Please credit sportscasting.com/uk if you’re using.
Xabi Alonso Favourite In The Next Real Madrid Manager Betting Odds Market
Real Madrid will be keeping an eye on contenders to replace Carlo Ancelotti, so the SportsCasting traders, along with the best football betting sites in the UK, have priced up the most-likely candidates – with Xabi Alonso the betting favourite at 6/4.
The Spaniard was heavily linked with the Liverpool role when Jurgen Klopp announced his Anfield exit – though Alonso opted to remain at Bayer Leverkusen for another season.
Alonso is one of the most sought-after managers in world football thanks to his excellent work at the Bundesliga side. He guided them to an unbeaten title-winning campaign last season, with their Europa League final loss to Atalanta the only defeat they had in any competition.
The 43-year-old already has an affinity for Real Madrid after making over 230 appearances for Los Blancos during a six-season spell between 2009 and 2015.
To many, he is the standout candidate for this role, and it is a job that could be too big to turn down for Alonso if Madrid do come calling.
Simone Inzaghi A Strong Candidate For The Job
Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi is another strong contender in the next Real Madrid manager betting odds market going by his 5/1 odds.
Inzaghi has done an exceptional job at the Serie A side who he has managed since July 2021.
He has guided the club to the Serie A title, two Coppa Italias, three Italian Super Cups and led them to the 2022-23 Champions League final where they lost to Manchester City.
Inter are in strong contention for the title this season as they sit four points off Napoli – but have two games in hand.
The Italian side have become one of the strongest teams in Europe under Inzaghi, so it would not be a surprise to see them make an approach for the former Lazio striker.
Mikel Arteta Another Contender According To The Next Real Madrid Odds
An interesting name rounding out the top three in the next Real Madrid manager betting market is Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta at 7/1 odds.
The Spaniard has succeeded in making Arsenal a force again in the Premier League – narrowly missing out on titles in the last two seasons.
However, Arteta as a footballer came through the youth academy at Real Madrid’s greatest rivals Barcelona.
Real Madrid though are reportedly interested in Arteta, who last year said he was ‘focused on Arsenal’ despite the speculation.
Outsiders In Next Real Madrid Manager Betting Market
There are some interesting names further down in the next Real Madrid manager betting odds market.
That includes former managers like Zinedine Zidane (10/1) and Jose Mourinho (16/1).
There are also a number of current and former Premier League managers including Unai Emery (8/1), Erik ten Hag (20/1) and legendary former Barcelona player and manager Pep Guardiola (33/1).