eal Madrid now hangs by a thread following their UEFA Champions League exit at the hands of Arsenal at the quarter-final stage.

In fact, reports today suggested that the Italian could move on as early as the end of the month soon after the Copa del Rey against Barcelona on April 26.

Even if that does not turn out to be the case, there is a big possibility that Ancelotti might not be in charge of the team in the summer when Real Madrid travel to the USA for the FIFA Club World Cup.

Santiago Solari could step in as interim manager

As such, SPORT now reports that Santiago Solari could step in as Real Madrid’s interim manager should Ancelotti be dismissed ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup, which will be held in mid-June in the United States.

Currently serving as the club’s Director of Football, Solari would be tasked with preparing the team for the tournament if Ancelotti’s departure is confirmed following the end of the La Liga season, scheduled to conclude between 24 and 25 May.