An institutional earthquake has shaken the Real Madrid offices after a season full of dangerous turns and drastic decisions under the capital's sun.
The Xabi Alonso era ended abruptly, leaving a void that Alvaro Arbeloa is trying to fill as a temporary emergency solution.
In this scenario of uncertainty, Real Madrid has already begun to draw up its plan for next season with a clear priority.
Florentino Perez has focused his attention on Lionel Scaloni, the strategist who brought eternal glory to the Argentina national team.
The club's directors are looking for a profile that combines tactical authority with the special ability to manage a team full of world-class stars.
Lionel Scaloni's name enjoys wide consensus at the club's highest levels, thanks to his proven ability to win in high-pressure situations.
His balance sheet is his strongest calling card: a World Cup, two Copa Americas and the Finalissima confirm his winning work methodology.
Many analysts within the Madrid environment see Scaloni as a natural successor to the style once imposed by the Italian Carlo Ancelotti.
Calmness and the ability to read the game are common traits that facilitate the transition to a new winning cycle.
The president has already hinted to close aides that the coach from Santa Fe is his choice to lead the project after the 2026 World Cup.
Argentina will go into that tournament as one of the main favourites and Scaloni knows it could be the pinnacle of his career before he crosses the Atlantic Ocean.Telegrafi/
