Respected European Journo Gives Major Update on Davide Ancelotti to Rangers | OneFootball

“🚨 Davide Ancelotti is close to committing to Glasgow Rangers for the upcoming season.”

That’s the English translation of Spanish journalist Ramón Álvarez de Mon’s bombshell: “Davide Ancelotti está cerca de comprometerse con el Glasgow Rangers de cara a la próxima temporada.” If this really happens, Rangers would be pulling off one of the quirkiest coaching coups in recent memory—recruiting a man who has flourished as Carlo Ancelotti’s right-hand at Real Madrid to fill the hot seat at Ibrox.

Davide, 36, has quietly built a reputation as a tactical whiz in Madrid. He’s the analytical mind behind everything from high-intensity pressing traps to those silky “Madrid-esque” build-up patterns. Yet he’s never been the main man—until now. Rangers, fresh off a season of boardroom turmoil and managerial merry-go-round, need someone who brings both continental know-how and a dash of star power to Old Firm battles.

That’s where the hype kicks in. As Rangers Management Hunt Down to Three Men explains, Davide has shot up the shortlist alongside Steven Gerrard and Russell Martin. Fans were initially stunned by the idea of Carlo’s protégé turning up in Glasgow; now, that possibility feels increasingly tangible.

Oddsmakers have noticed too. In Ex-Rangers Hero Becomes Favourite as Ancelotti Checks Out, Davide is already second favourite at 2/1, just behind Gerrard. If bookmakers are to be believed, this isn’t idle chatter—it’s about to go live.

Of course, skeptics abound. As club legend Barry Ferguson cautioned in Barry Ferguson Slams Ancelotti Hype – ‘Rangers Aren’t a Project Club’, Ibrox isn’t the place for a “coaching experiment.” Ferguson’s point is well taken: Rangers demand instant success. Will a rookie head coach cope with Old Firm pressure, relentless media scrutiny, and a fanbase starving for trophies?

Still, Rangers need a fresh perspective. Celtic’s dominance has been built on tactical consistency and player development—areas where Davide’s résumé shines. His time at Real Madrid means he knows how to maximize elite talent, and he could bring a modern, data-driven edge to a squad hungry for continental relevance.

So, is Ancelotti Jr. about to swap LaLiga glamour for Scottish rain? If Ál­varez de Mon’s source is solid, we might be on the cusp of a new Ancelotti era at Ibrox. It’s a high-wire act: the reward could be Old Firm glory and deeper European runs, but the margin for error is practically zero. Either way, this rumor has already injected a hefty dose of intrigue into Rangers’ summer—and all eyes are on the official announcement.