A bombshell in Germany as Bayer Leverkusen ‘announce’ Xabi Alonso’s arrival at Real Madrid in 2025.
Xabi Alonso’s name has been consistently linked with the Real Madrid manager’s job. While it remains unclear whether this will happen next season or in 2026, when both Ancelotti and Alonso’s contracts expire, there is a growing sense that a transition could occur sooner rather than later.
Real Madrid’s recent struggles, particularly the heavy defeat to Barcelona in El Clásico, have raised eyebrows. Some believe that Carlo Ancelotti is not getting the best out of his talented squad and that his second stint at the Bernabéu could come to an end at the conclusion of the current season.
At Bayer Leverkusen, it seems they are already planning for life after Xabi Alonso and expect him to become Real Madrid’s new manager next summer. According to Bild, the German club is actively searching for a replacement, with Stuttgart’s Sebastian Hoeness emerging as a potential candidate.
A Premature Announcement
The fact that Bayer Leverkusen are already looking for a successor to Xabi Alonso seems to ‘announce’ his signing for Real Madrid. However, the truth is that the Spanish club believes that Ancelotti should be the one to decide when to leave. They feel that after his successes, he has earned the right to choose his own future.
If Ancelotti decides to leave a year early, Real Madrid will move swiftly to sign Alonso, who is still considered the best candidate to replace Carlo. His impressive work at Bayer, including winning the Bundesliga and reaching the Europa League final, makes him the top choice for Real Madrid.
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