Rangers talks with manager break down as Ancelotti twist emerges
Davide Ancelotti has been linked with the Rangers managerial role along with former Southampton boss Russell Martin.
With Barry Ferguson leaving his role as Gers’ interim manager, the club are now understood to be close to hiring their next permanent boss.
Andrew Cavenagh will make the final decision based on Kevin Thelwell’s recommendation in the coming days.
Ancelotti talks break down with a move to Como on the cards
According to Marca (4 June), Gers were in contact with the former Real Madrid coach, but the negotiations have broken down.
At one stage, Ancelotti seemed the overwhelming favourite to become the next Rangers manager.
Como are waiting to see what the future holds for Cesc Fabregas, as he’s been linked with a move to Inter Milan.
| Club | Role | Tenure |
| Real Madrid | Assistant Manager | 2021-2025 |
| Everton | Assistant Manager | 2019-2021 |
| Napoli | Assistant Manager | 2018-2019 |
| Bayern Munich | Assistant Manager | 2016-2017 |
They are understood to be keen on Ancelotti Jr. and are pleased that a move to Ibrox does not appear to be on the cards.
Everything seems to have changed with regards to Gers’ managerial hunt and the Italian could begin his managerial journey at Como.
Rangers now appear set to hire Martin as their next manager
Martin now appears to be the frontrunner for the Rangers job as Ancelotti appears to be taken out of the race.
It was believed to be between the two of them, but the Italian and the Glasgow outfit failed to strike an agreement.
The former Southampton manager’s progressive, attacking style aligns with fans’ desires for entertaining football and player development, making him a strong fit.
An announcement could come soon, as the club aim to finalise the appointment in the coming days.
Martin’s experience in the Premier League and his possession-based philosophy could rejuvenate Rangers, who are not in a relegation battle but seek dominance in the Scottish Premiership.
His appointment would signal an exciting shift toward dynamic, forward-thinking football, contrasting with the pragmatic approach fans feared from other candidates, positioning Martin as the ideal choice to lead Gers forward.