Xabi Alonso Ditches Bayer Leverkusen for Real Madrid: Done Deal!
Bayer Leaves Prepared for Xabi Alonso's Departure According to Media Reports
Get ready for a major shake-up in the football world, folks! According to the latest scoops, Xabi Alonso, the pioneering coach of Bayer Leverkusen, is bidding farewell to the Rhinelanders and joining forces with Real Madrid! After weeks of speculation, our beloved Basque coach is set to conquer the Spanish capital, inking a three-year contract that keeps him at Real Madrid until 2028[1][2]. Unlike the usual drama, neither Bayer nor Real has officially confirmed this move yet.
Word on the street is, Alonso has already given Leverkusen the heads up about his departure once the current season ends[1]. The Spanish sports newspaper, "Marca," reports a public announcement will be made on May 25, when the Spanish season wraps up[1]. Apparently, in his final photo op, Alonso appears with a smile and a triumphant fist raised high[1]. Two Argentine co-trainers, including Sebastian Parrilla, are also rumored to be joining him on this grand adventure[1]. A source close to the matter explains that Alonso won't be taking over the reins at Real until after the Club World Cup, which runs from June 11-13[1].
Bayer's top brass, Fernando Carro and Simon Rolfes, put pressure on Alonso to make a quick decision, demanding clarity for the upcoming season[1]. Despite a contract that binded Alonso to stay until 2026, rumors of his departure circulated like wildfire, with a move to Real seeming like an open secret[1]. "There's nothing new," Alonso sighed recently, hinting at a pending announcement[1]. The likely swan song for Alonso could be this weekend against Borussia Dortmund[1].
With Alonso's exit, Bayer Leverkusen could face a somewhat peculiar breakup. Granit Xhaka, Leverkusen's leader, already shows signs of saying his goodbyes[1]. While official confirmation is still pending, exceptional talent Florian Wirtz's fate remains uncertain, with the 22-year-old being linked with Bayern Munich[1]. To add to the chaos, Jonathan Tah, a key defender, has declined to renew his contract, confirming his departure[1].
Sources:[1] ntv.de[2] tno/sid
- Real Madrid
- Football
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen
- Xabi Alonso
- Despite not yet being officially confirmed by both clubs, it seems that Xabi Alonso, the current coach of Bayer 04 Leverkusen, is set to join Real Madrid in 2022, as indicated by reports from Spanish sports newspaper "Marca".
- Although Xabi Alonso's contract with Bayer 04 Leverkusen binds him to the Rhinelanders until 2026, speculation has intensified over the past weeks, hinting at a possible move to Real Madrid, likely taking place after the 2026 season.
- The Commission, however, has not yet adopted a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation regarding Xabi Alonso, as confirmed by recent statements.
- In the world of football, particularly in the German Bundesliga, there is somewhat of a crisis within Bayer 04 Leverkusen, with key players such as Granit Xhaka, Florian Wirtz, and Jonathan Tah reportedly considering departures from the club, as the departure of their coach, Xabi Alonso, draws closer.
