Real Madrid make direct contact with World Cup-winning manager – report

TL;DR

Real Madrid has reportedly contacted Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni regarding the head coach position. This move comes as the club prepares to replace Alvaro Arbeloa at the end of the season.

Key points

Real Madrid has contacted Lionel Scaloni.
Scaloni is the manager of the Argentina national team.
Alvaro Arbeloa is expected to be replaced at the end of the season.

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Real Madrid make direct contact with World Cup-winning manager – report

In a major development, COPE (h/t RM4Arab) reports that Real Madrid have made direct contact with Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni as the hunt for a new head coach for the summer steps up.

Club president Florentino Perez is exploring all his options as Alvaro Arbeloa is expected to be removed from his position as the first-team head coach at the end of the season.

Scaloni high on Real Madrid’s list

Following a disastrous second half of the season, where they crashed out of the Copa del Rey to a lower division outfit, fell 11 points behind Barcelona in La Liga, and got eliminated from the UEFA Champions League vs Bayern Munich, the change is imminent.

Arbeloa, despite having some support from the locker room, will not continue beyond this season.

Names such as Jurgen Klopp, Mauricio Pochettino, and even former boss Jose Mourinho have been doing the rounds as possible candidates to take over the reins.

The next Real Madrid manager? (Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)

Q&A

Why is Real Madrid looking for a new head coach?

Real Madrid is seeking a new head coach because Alvaro Arbeloa is expected to be removed from his position at the end of the season.

Who is Lionel Scaloni and why is he a candidate for Real Madrid?

Lionel Scaloni is the current manager of the Argentina national team and is considered a strong candidate for Real Madrid due to his success, including winning the World Cup.

What are the implications of Real Madrid contacting Scaloni?

Contacting Scaloni indicates Real Madrid's serious intent to secure a high-profile manager, which could significantly impact the team's future performance and direction.