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From Stockport to Real Madrid! Wrexham's League One rivals see assistant coach poached by Carlo Ancelotti

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Stockport County are set to lose their assistant coach Andy Mangan as the 38-year-old is set to join Carlo Ancelotti's coaching team at Real Madrid.

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  • Stockport's Andy Mangan set to join Real Madrid
  • Underwent coaching courses with Davide Ancelotti
  • Carlo Ancelotti wants coach with English experience
  • Carlo Ancelotti Davide Ancelotti Real MadridGetty Images

    WHAT HAPPENED?

    As per The Athletic, the reigning Spanish and European champions have targeted Mangan because of his closeness with Ancelotti's son, Davide. The 38-year-old has been recommended by Davide as the duo had done their coaching courses together.

  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Despite having only arrived at Edgeley Park in Stockport in July, Mangan is recognised for having contributed to The Hatters' outstanding start in League One, as Dave Challinor's team have amassed 10 points from their first four games following promotion to the third division of English football.

  • Davide Ancelotti 2022Getty

    DID YOU KNOW?

    According to the report, Ancelotti is believed to have been searching for an English coach with English Football League (EFL) expertise. It's also known that when Davide starts his own management career, he intends to bring Mangan along.

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  • WHAT NEXT FOR MANGAN?

    If all goes as planned, the 38-year-old will be on his way to the Santiago Bernabeu soon. However, he is reportedly still awaiting his work visa and no date has been established for his incorporation with Real Madrid.