Six Premier League clubs ex-Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti could join after Real Madrid claim

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Carlo Ancelotti is speculated to be leaving Real Madrid this summer (*Image: Europa Press via Getty Images*)

The ex-Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly set to part ways with Real Madrid once the current campaign wraps up.

The La Liga powerhouse was eliminated from the Champions League by Arsenal earlier in the week—a letdown considering the club’s significant financial outlay in pursuit of their 16th title.

If Ancelotti exits Madrid, he’ll likely have a range of opportunities. A potential comeback to the Premier League—where he previously oversaw Chelsea and Everton—could be on the cards.

Here, *football.london* explores six clubs that might be in contention.

**Everton**

Ancelotti could feel his work at Goodison Park remains unfinished. His 2021 move back to Madrid seemed inevitable, and his departure from Everton happened on good terms. Though that was under former leadership, the club’s current ownership might be keen to bring him back.

That said, David Moyes has started strongly since rejoining and doesn’t seem likely to leave anytime soon.

**Chelsea**

Enzo Maresca might still be at the helm next season, though dissatisfaction has been rising among supporters due to a dip in form after the new year. Before Christmas, Maresca had the side playing impressively and even contending with Liverpool for top spot.

However, the squad’s youth and inexperience have seen them falter.

Between 2009 and 2011, Ancelotti took charge at Chelsea and remains one of only three managers to have secured a league title with the club. He could potentially repeat that success.

**Tottenham Hotspur**

Tottenham could be a realistic option, particularly given the lingering uncertainty over Ange Postecoglou’s role moving forward. Club chairman Daniel Levy may once again be in search of a new manager this summer.

Ancelotti’s history of excelling with younger teams would make him a compelling candidate. Still, he’d need more backing than previous Spurs managers have received.

**Liverpool**

Only two managers have ever led both Everton and Liverpool. The most recent, Rafael Benitez, endured a rough stint and didn’t win over the Liverpool crowd during his return.

That said, Ancelotti might have the charm to win them over. While Arne Slot seems secure in his role for now, poor results during a title defence have led to quick dismissals before.

Ancelotti has been associated with Liverpool in the past. Although it seems unlikely, imagining him in the Anfield technical area isn’t entirely out of the question.

**Nottingham Forest**

Should Forest clinch a Champions League spot and Nuno Espirito Santo struggle early next season, owner Evangelos Marinakis may aim for a high-profile appointment.

A club with a rich legacy and considerable financial backing could be tempting for Ancelotti—similar to how Everton attracted him in 2019.

**Leeds United**

Leeds, another club with big ambitions and a strong likelihood of top-flight football next season, might also be in the frame. Currently led by Daniel Farke, they sit five points clear of third-place Sheffield United with only four matches remaining.

Marcelo Bielsa’s impact faded after their 2020 return to the Premier League, culminating in relegation in 2023, after which Jesse Marsch was brought in.

There had been talk of pushing for European qualification following a more encouraging first year. Ancelotti could be the one to help Leeds reach that goal.

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