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Xabi Alonso has but to determine whether or not he’ll stay Bayer Leverkusen coach for subsequent season.
The previous Actual Madrid, Liverpool and Bayern Munich midfielder was linked with jobs in any respect three golf equipment final summer time earlier than pledging to remain on the BayArena however, 12 months on, he was not as clear when requested about his future.
With Arne Slot and Vincent Kompany each comparatively new to their roles at Liverpool and Bayern, respectively, and likewise performing effectively with each golf equipment getting ready to touchdown their home titles, Madrid was probably the most talked-about vacation spot for Alonso this summer time.
However the 43-year-old was giving nothing away and says his focus is on ending the season effectively with Leverkusen as they appear to defend the Bundesliga crown they gained for the primary time final season.
Hypothesis in Spain steered Alonso would announce his determination right this moment forward of tomorrow evening’s house recreation with Bochum, however he mentioned: “There was nothing to determine.
“The scenario is totally different. One 12 months in the past there was one thing to determine, however now there may be nothing, that’s the large distinction.
“I already mentioned that our focus, mine and that of all of the gamers, is [on] what now we have. We should not suppose too far [ahead]. We go recreation by recreation. Individually [that’s my interest] too.”
Requested if there was a deadline for him to determine, he added: “No, no. My ideas are the identical. I mentioned [I’m] targeted on this season, that’s crucial factor. We’re in an essential section. We don’t need to speculate, we don’t need to take into consideration [anything] however soccer. Therfore, it’s clear what we would like.”
In accordance with #Alonso, April is a really intense section of the league. “Something can occur!”
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— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) March 27, 2025
Brazil’s pursuit of Ancelotti may complicate issues
Whereas Carlo Ancelotti stays on the Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid president Florentino Perez will likely be comparatively relaxed however that scenario may change if Brazil step up their curiosity within the Italian.
The Brazilian Soccer Affiliation is believed to have scheduled a gathering to debate the way forward for Dorival Junior following the Selecao’s 4-1 hammering by Argentina in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday and experiences recommend they need Ancelotti to take over on the finish of the season to offer him loads of time to make his mark earlier than subsequent summer time’s World Cup.
Ought to that state of affairs play out then Madrid may check Alonso’s resolve to see out his contract at Leverkusen that runs till June 2026.
Guti needs Alonso in Madrid
Former Madrid midfielder Guti believes Alonso is the perfect man for the job on the European champions.
He instructed El Chiringuito: “Is Xabi Alonso the successor to Ancelotti? He’s, he’s, for sure.
“I feel what he did in Germany final 12 months exhibits he may be capable to do it at Actual Madrid. We’re speaking a couple of Leverkusen workforce that had not gained something for years, it had by no means gained the Bundesliga.
“Let’s give him the chance.”
