In keeping with Eurosport, Xabi Alonso will depart Bayer Leverkusen on the finish of the present season, regardless of his contract operating till 2026. The report suggests Alonso’s subsequent vacation spot is probably going Actual Madrid, though Carlo Ancelotti nonetheless has 18 months remaining on his contract.
The potential for Alonso returning to Germany with Bayern Munich stays, nevertheless, significantly if Vincent Kompany underperforms this season.
The report signifies that Alonso has already knowledgeable a number of Leverkusen gamers of his intention to depart on the finish of the season. This determination could rely on Ancelotti’s continued tenure at Actual Madrid.
With Actual Madrid’s efficiency beneath final season’s degree, CarloAncelotti‘s place may very well be in jeopardy, probably opening the door for Alonso in 2025. If Ancelotti stays, Alonso could have to attend for his alternative to handle Los Blancos.
Leverkusen’s current success and present struggles
Alonso guided Leverkusen to a exceptional Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double within the 2023-24 season, struggling just one defeat—within the Europa League last in opposition to Atalanta. Nonetheless, this season has seen a major dip in type. Leverkusen at present sits fourth within the Bundesliga, trailing Bayern Munich by 9 factors after simply ten video games.
Switch hypothesis apart, Alonso’s fast focus stays on Leverkusen’s upcoming fixtures. Leverkusen will return to Bundesliga motion on November twenty third in opposition to Heidenheim, adopted by their subsequent Champions League match in opposition to Pink Bull Salzburg three days later.
Xabi Alonso’s potential departure from Leverkusen and his rumored curiosity within the Actual Madrid job create appreciable intrigue. The timing of his transfer, nevertheless, will considerably rely on each his personal ambitions and the unfolding circumstances at each Leverkusen and Actual Madrid.
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