Leverkusen's head coach discusses Alonso's potential departure.
Title defense dreams shatter for Leverkusen, with CEO Fernando Carro discussing the potential departure of head coach Xabi Alonso. The Spanish tactical wizard led Bayer Leverkusen to international acclaim, but it wasn't their year. Rumors swirl about Alonso's future, with Real Madrid reportedly vying for his services.
Amidst the turmoil, CEO Carro hinted at a possible exit, referring to an agreement that allows Alonso to switch to one of his former clubs. Alonso's career spans Bayern, Real Madrid, Real Sociedad, and SD Eibar, with coaching stints at Real Madrid's youth teams, San Sebastian's second team, and Leverkusen. Joking about Real Sociedad, Carro implies that any of these clubs could be a potential destination.
As Leverkusen lags eight points behind Bayern Munich with just four games remaining, the decision to move or stay must be made within the next three to four weeks, according to Carro. A similar situation arose last year, when Alonso sought time to consider his future after the title triumph. Now, thewriting on the wall suggests this may be his farewell season at Leverkusen.
The club remains hopeful that another club may come calling before granting Alonso a release, but Real Madrid remains the hot favorite for his services. The end of Carlo Ancelotti's era at the club is imminent, and Alonso's advancement seems a natural succession. However, Jürgen Klopp's name has also been tossed into the ring recently.
As Leverkusen faces a pivotal moment, they search for a worthy successor to Alonso, who led the team from relegation-threatened form to an undefeated Bundesliga title and DFB-Pokal double during his tenure. Alonso's coaching prowess and his status as a club legend at Real Madrid make him a formidable candidate for the Spanish giants[1][4].
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Sports rumors swirl about Xabi Alonso's potential move from football club Bayer Leverkusen, with Real Madrid mentioned as a possible destination. With Alonso's career spanning several notable clubs, a return to one of them, such as Real Madrid, is a possibility hinted at by CEO Fernando Carro.
