Xabi Alonso: Change to Real Madrid in the summer of 2025?

Xabi Alonso: Change to Real Madrid in the summer of 2025?

Leverkusen, Deutschland - is the big farewell of Xabi Alonso (42) ahead?

The rumor mill is bubbling! According to "Eurosport Spain", Bayer Leverkusen's coach plans to switch to Real Madrid after the 24/25 season. This message causes excitement, because it is even speculated that Alejandro Grimaldo (29) could also move to the Spanish capital with him. While the Spanish media report on a fixed change, Bayer Leverkusen still has no official confirmation. Those responsible are irritated by speculation.

Real Madrid in sight

Real President Florentino Pérez has already announced that it to exchange coach Carlo Ancelotti (65), and Xabi Alonso is at the top of the wish list. Pérez plans to make a decision about Ancelotti's successor in winter. Alonso, who came to the Bundesliga in October 2022 and led the Werkelf to the first German championship, remains a hot topic. Under his leadership, the team remained unbelievable for 51 games before they had to accept a defeat in the Europa League final against Atalanta Bergamo.

Although Alonso has a contract until 2026, a change will be becoming more and more likely in the coming summer. Leverkusen's manager Simon Rolfes said optimistically and said: "At the moment, 100 percent. He has a contract and gives no signs that it goes in a different direction." But the speculation about a return to Real Madrid is not new. Alonso played for the royal from 2009 to 2014 and won numerous titles, including the Champions League.

Grimaldo follows Alonso?

In addition to Alonso, Grimaldo could also leave Leverkusen. The Spaniard, who only came to the club in the summer of 2023, still has a contract until 2027. He has already emphasized how much he benefits from Alonso and that he would like to stay by his side. "He knows how to read games and handle the changing room," said Grimaldo about his coach. The coming months could be decisive for the future of Alonso and Grimaldo while the football world is watching.