Davide Ancelotti to Rangers trajectory changed by one word from Carlo as alternative destination 'revealed'

Daily Record

28-05-2025

Ancelotti Jr is the leading candidate for the vacant Ibrox hot seat with Russell Martin also in the picture
Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that his son Davide is in talks with CLUBS over taking the top job in the dugout - and not just Rangers.
The former Real Madrid manager has taken charge of the national team after leaving the Bernabeu.
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Davide was a notable absentee from the coaching staff that was revealed by the legendary boss having worked alongside his father at Bayern Munich, Napoli and Everton.
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Carlo would explain that "negotiations with a European team" meant the felt it would not be right to take his son with him to South America at this stage.
And speaking to Sky Sports, the five-time Champions League winner hinted that at least one other club could be in the running.
He said: "Davide is thinking (about) what to do for the future.
"He's in talks with other clubs as he tries to be first coach, and he knows if he doesn't find the opportunity he will be here with me."
The alternative for Ancelotti appears to be RB Leipzig leaving the Scottish Premiership side now having a battle on their hands - and an agreement set to be far from straightforward.
BILD reported earlier this month that the Bundesliga side had "contracted" the Italian amid the search for Marco Rose's permanent successor.
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Zsolt Low stepped in to take the job on an interim basis following the departure of Rose - and remains at the helm with the club on a post-season tour of Brazil.
And speaking before the trip to South America, Low openly discussed what his successor would require for the hot seat having openly stated he doesn't want the job long-term.
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He said: "The new coach needs to see his role at RB Leipzig as a massive opportunity.
"Our task is to set a clear direction that everyone at the club - players, coaches and staff – follows. We need to define a clear DNA.
"We need to pursue this plan with determination, but also give it time and remain patient.
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"Our new coach will need time too - and he'll get it. It's up to us to create the right conditions so that we can see our footballing philosophy reflected on the pitch once again."
US tycoon Andrew Cavenagh - who is spearheading the San Francisco 49ers-backed takeover - is set to meet Ancelotti and Russell Martin face-to-face in the coming days as the search for a new boss reached an end.
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