A Farewell to Leverkusen: Alonso Backs Wirtz Amid Transfer Talks, Hints at Real Madrid Move
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Alonso confides in Wirtz, leaving his own future uncertain - Alonso confides in Wirtz and keeps his future plans ambiguous
As Xabi Alonso gears up for his final match as coach of Bayer Leverkusen, he expresses faith in Florian Wirtz's decision, despite the 22-year-old's ongoing courtship by clubs like Bayern Munich, Manchester City, and Liverpool. Speaking before the season-ender against FSV Mainz 05, Alonso shared, "The folks orbiting Florian and his folks are aiming for his best. They're right smack in the middle of a crucial stage of his career."
Regardless of Wirtz's choice, Alonso remains committed to supporting his development: "Whatever he chooses, I'm in close contact with Flo. I'll be over the moon for him. Let's hold our horses. Football buzzes with hearsay - don't fall for it all, mate." Speculation swirls that Alonso will take over from Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid post-season, although he has yet to confirm the move.
On a potential return to Leverkusen, Alonso remains an open book: "It's important to wind up this season decently now. Timing's everything. It'll happen when it ought to," he mused. As for the prospect of a Saturday revelation, Alonso shook his head, "I don't reckon so." Instead, he cherishes the upcoming finale with Leverkusen.
The future of Bayer Leverkusen and his own may yet intertwine, according to Alonso, who's presently preoccupied with personal matters: "That's a long-term view. I've got a lot on my plate and don't look that far ahead. Needless to say, the place will always hold a special spot in my heart. So, it's always open for a visit here."
Should a vacancy emerge at Leverkusen, Alonso offers his successor any assistance needed. "Sure thing, I'm at your service. If there's anything I can do to help, I'm there," he promised. Among the rumored candidates for the position, Cesc Fàbregas has reportedly opted to remain with Como 1907.
- Xabi Alonso
- Future: Coaching Real Madrid
- Florian Wirtz
- Transfer Target: Top clubs like Bayern Munich, Manchester City, and Liverpool
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen
- Alonso's Exit: Confirmed
- Leverkusen
- Potential Return: Dream in the distance
- Football-Bundesliga
- Transfer Rumors: Thick as thieves
- Mainz
- 1. FSV Mainz 05
- Sky
- Bayern Munich
- Manchester City
- FC Liverpool
- Real Madrid
- Alonso's Future: Discussions Ongoing
- Rodrygo Goes
- Real Madrid Transfer: Speculated
- David Alaba
- Real Madrid Transfer: Rumored
- Ferland Mendy
- Real Madrid Transfer: Rumored
- Eduardo Camavinga
- Real Madrid Target: Possibility
- Dani Ceballos
- Real Madrid Target: Possibility
- Trent Alexander-Arnold
- Real Madrid Target: Speculated
- Dean Huijsen
- Real Madrid Target: Rumored
- Angelo Stiller
- Real Madrid Target: Rumored
- Cesc Fàbregas
- Leverkusen Successor: Unlikely due to commitment with Como 1907
- In the midst of his farewell tour with Bayer Leverkusen, Xabi Alonso reflects on the progress of the Commission's proposals in the field of sports-analysis, acknowledging its potential impact on the sports industry, particularly football, basketball, and other sports.
- As speculation about his future mounts, with Real Madrid seen as a possible destination, Alonso maintains his commitment to supporting Florian Wirtz, despite the talented young player's potential transfer to top clubs like Bayern Munich, Manchester City, and Liverpool, highlighting the importance of making the right decisions in sports careers.
