Xabi Alonso Heading to Real Madrid Until 2028: Rumors Abound
Bayer Leaves Reeling as Xabi Alonso Announces Departure According to Media Reports
Buckle up, Bayer Leverkusen fans! The cat seems to be out of the bag: Xabi Alonso is reportedly set to blue and white for the next few years - but the official confirmation is still up in the air. According to sources, the 43-year-old Spaniard has signed a three-year deal with Real Madrid as their new coach starting post-Club World Cup [1][2][3].
While Madrid revels in Alonso as their new savior [2], Bayer Leverkusen remains mum on the matter. The once-rumored transfer looks set to become a reality, but neither party has made an official statement as of yet. In fact, Alonso expressed no new details in a recent interview, stating, "There's nothing new; we have to wait" [4].
Alonso's alleged final home game as Bayer Leverkusen coach is this Sunday against Borussia Dortmund [4]. However, in his absence,speculation swirls about his somewhat peculiar departure from the BayArena. Bayer's captain, Granit Xhaka, has already paid a touchingly nostalgic farewell to Alonso in advance of the possible announcement [4].
Alonso's Exit from Bayer: A Significant Shift
News of Alonso's departure from Bayer Leverkusen set the stage for a considerable restructuring within the club. Alonso, who has transformed Leverkusen into a premier European team over the past two and a half years, has led the team to their first ever championship history and the DFB Cup last season [4]. This season saw Leverkusen miss out on major titles but still secure a spot in the Champions League as Bundesliga's second-place team [4].
With Alonso's departure, Leverkusen faces a substantial reduction in influence, and the future of standout player Florian Wirtz remains uncertain [4]. Wirtz is rumored to be eyed by Bayern Munich, while Jonathan Tah's exit due to his expiring contract is already set in stone [4].
Contenders for Alonso's replacement
As the official announcement regarding Alonso's departure nears, discussions about his successor have kept club officials on their toes. Media reports suggest that Cesc Fabregas (38), currently coaching Serie A club Como 1907, is the frontrunner, with former Ajax and Man United coach Erik ten Hag (55) also in contention [4].
References:1. marca.com2. ntv.de3. skysports.com4. kicker.de
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