Fabrizio Romano Confirms Rangers Target Blockbuster New Manager – But He’s Not the Only One in the Frame | OneFootball

Well, it’s gathering serious steam now – Fabrizio Romano himself has weighed in, and that alone tells you this one has weight. Yes, Rangers are indeed interested in Davide Ancelotti, and when a man with 1.4 million followers and global clout confirms it, we listen.

The son of legendary boss Carlo, Davide is currently assistant at Real Madrid, but Rangers are watching very closely, with Fabrizio stating that he’s on the shortlist. And that’s the key term here – shortlist. He’s one of a few names the club is actively monitoring as we get closer to what could be one of the most pivotal managerial appointments in recent history.

We already broke down the initial buzz around Ancelotti right here, but now it’s looking less like idle gossip and more like serious intent. Rangers aren’t messing about – after a season of chaos and a managerless mess left behind by Philippe Clement, this board knows they have to get it right.

Ancelotti ticks a lot of boxes – European experience, Champions League pedigree, fluent English, and a calm presence. But let’s not kid ourselves – Rangers fans are divided. Some love the romantic idea of a fresh thinker from Madrid, while others want someone who knows the club inside out. The return of Graeme Souness into the picture, while not as manager, has sparked more chatter about someone steeped in our culture taking charge.

Names like Pascal Jansen and Kevin Muscat also remain in the conversation – and we broke that down in this piece. They’re serious contenders too, and don’t be surprised if Rangers go for someone a bit more experienced than Davide.

But it does show ambition. And it shows the board are thinking big. As confirmed by Football Insider, the club have been doing their due diligence and formal contact may be coming.

We’ll say this – Rangers are swinging for the fences. Whoever it ends up being, we just hope it’s a man who understands what managing this club means – and is equipped to bring that title home.