Andy Mangan Denied Work Permit for Real Madrid

Andy Mangan, the assistant coach for Stockport County, has had his anticipated move to Real Madrid thwarted due to a denied work permit. The 38-year-old had been expected to join Carlo Ancelotti's staff, leveraging his close relationship with Ancelotti's son, Davide, who is also part of the Madrid coaching team. Mangan's role at Stockport has been pivotal this season, helping the team secure three wins from four games, but he will now continue his coaching efforts there. His previous coaching experience includes roles at Fleetwood Town and Bristol Rovers, where he focused on developing attacking players. The denial of the work permit highlights the ongoing complexities following Brexit for coaches moving between the UK and Spain. As Real Madrid looks to modernize its coaching staff, it remains to be seen whether they will seek an alternative candidate or retain their current setup.