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Como ready huge investment for Davide Ancelotti hire in Rangers twist

Rahul has covered Rangers on Ibrox News since joining Breaking Media in March 2025. He has previously written for Goalkeeper.com, Planet Football, Snack Media, GRV Media and others since graduating from the University of Edinburgh in 2021. During his time in Edinburgh, Rahul would regularly trek across to Glasgow to watch Rangers in action at Ibrox, during the days of Pedro Caixinha and Steven Gerrard's managerial spells.

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14 May 2025, 6:30 am

Davide Ancelotti is the name on everyone's lips at Rangers, as they hunt for their next permanent manager at Ibrox.

Ancelotti will leave his assistant job at Real Madrid alongside his father Carlo Ancelotti, but he looks likely to embark on his coaching path and is in high demand.

Rangers are interested in the Italian as they aim to embark on a new era under American ownership, and may be targeting long-term options they can build a project behind.

However, Serie A side Como have now thrown their hat into the ring, and they could pip Rangers to the 35-year-old, given fresh developments in Italy.

Rangers want Davide Ancelotti (Credit: Imago)

Como could appoint Ancelotti to replace Cesc Fabregas

Ancelotti's possible move to Rangers is in danger of falling through, as Como could move to appoint him to possibly replace Cesc Fabregas.

This comes as a result of Bayer Leverkusen's interest in Fabregas to replace Xabi Alonso, who is set to join Real Madrid.

It has been reported by Spanish outlet Todofichajes (14 May) that Como have identified Ancelotti as a priority target should Fabregas leave, and they are prepared to heavily back him.

Years	Club
2016-17	Bayern Munich
2018-19	Napoli
2019-21	Everton
2021-25	Real Madrid

Ancelotti's career so far.

Como are ready to invest over £100million per year into their team, having already spent relatively heavily following their promotion to Serie A last season, recruiting big names such as Raphael Varane.

They are already making moves in the transfer market, too, and are closing in on the permanent signing of Maximo Perrone from Manchester City for a fee which could reach over £25 million.

🚨🔵 Maximo Perrone will play for Como next season under Fabregas, plan clear as revealed in April.

Como have offered €12m for permanent move, Man City want €30m package to get it done now.

Talks continue but Perrone will play at Como as they’ve +1 year loan extension clause. pic.twitter.com/l97ghyMYWO
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 14, 2025

49ers need to heavily back new Rangers manager

Those who want Ancelotti to join Rangers will hope that Fabregas rejects Leverkusen in favour of staying at Como, but with the Italian in high demand, it is clear that the Glasgow side will need to make him a good offer.

Whoever comes in, be it Ancelotti or a different target, the 49ers Enterprises will need to back them with funding and resources to build their squad, which clubs such as Como would offer elsewhere.

Rangers require a huge rebuild, but it is hoped that the new ownership can take them in a different direction after a disappointing season.

Cesc Fabregas

Davide Ancelotti