Davide Ancelotti is reportedly closing in on a managerial position with Rangers, a significant move that would mark the beginning of his career as a head coach. Alongside him, his former teammate Luka Modric has been linked with a potential transfer to the Scottish side, especially as he prepares to depart from Real Madrid later this summer.
When Ancelotti Jr. departed Real Madrid, where he had been working as an assistant to his father, Carlo Ancelotti, earlier this week, it made headlines. Davide will go with the older Ancelotti, who has assumed the position of head coach for the Brazil national team, during the June World Cup qualifying round. Davide may get useful knowledge and networking possibilities during his time with the Selecao, which could lead to his first managerial position.
According to reports from the BBC and other news sources, Rangers appears to be the leading candidate to secure Ancelotti as their next head coach after parting ways with the previous manager. The talks between Ancelotti and Rangers have allegedly intensified over the past week, indicating a strong possibility that he could step into the managerial position soon.
In addition to the managerial news, Modric possible arrival at Rangers has captured the imagination of fans. The seasoned midfielder, who is a veteran of international tournaments and a key player for Croatia, is contemplating his future with an eye on maintaining competitive play leading up to the World Cup in North America next summer. Joining Rangers—who have demonstrated their prowess by reaching the quarter-finals of the 2024-25 Europa League—would provide Modric with a platform to showcase his skills against European competition. This opportunity might be more attractive than a lucrative move to leagues such as the MLS or Saudi Arabia, especially given Modric preference to remain in Europe.
However, recent comments from prominent Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague cast doubt on the potential for Modric to join Rangers. In a post shared on X, Balague emphasized that Modric is unlikely to make the move to Glasgow after his time with Real Madrid concludes, particularly following the summer’s Club World Cup. This news has left many Rangers supporters feeling uncertain about the prospect of seeing both Ancelotti and Modric don the club’s colors next season.
