Last week, German media reported Xabi Alonso would make an announcement about the way forward after the end of the season. There was no “this happens” from the success coach, but sporting director Rolfes is not as reticent – Bayer Leverkusen will start next season also with Alonso at the helm.
In the past, the Spanish Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich legend has been linked with Liverpool with Jürgen Klopp on exit, so Bayern Munich with Tuchel on his way out, plus Real Madrid when it was uncertain Ancelotti would continue. Now Liverpool are very happy with Slot and Bayern have Kompany who has delivered.
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That leaves Real Madrid. Although reports of talks have come from Spanish media, Real Madrid and Alonso themselves have said there is no contact. With Carlo Ancelotti’s contract expiring after the 2025/26 season, there is nothing to pull Alonso away from Leverkusen. The club’s sports director gives a status report.
-He stays. He said there was nothing to tell, he has a contract with us,” Simon Rolfes told Bild.
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Enough talking. Meanwhile, Alonso and Leverkusen are pushing rival Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga. Six points separate them with seven games left in the season.
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