Xabi Alonso before switching to Real Madrid - Leverkusen is preparing!

Xabi Alonso before switching to Real Madrid - Leverkusen is preparing!

San Sebastián, Spanien - Xabi Alonso may face a significant change in career. According to current reports, the trainer of Bayer 04 Leverkusen could succeed Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid in summer. Negotiations on Alonso's change have been running for days, with an agreement expected in the near future. Bayer 04 Leverkusen is now preparing for a possible departure of your trainer.

In the area of ​​the factory club, Imanol Alguacil, the current head coach of Real Sociedad, is traded as a potential successor for Alonso. Alguacil will leave the club after six successful years at the end of the season, which opens the situation complicated, but also new possibilities.

succession at Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad has already announced that Alguacil will not extend his contract at the end of the 2024-25 season. In this context, the search for a successor was initiated. A shortlist of potential candidates has already been created. In addition to Alguacil, Mikel Sanchez, the trainer of Girona, is also up for debate. However, the Sanchez services have reduced its market value this season, while a transfer fee could be necessary because it is still under contract by the next summer.

In addition, Sergio Francisco, the current coach of the Sanse, is considered and enjoys great reputation at Real Sociedad. Xabi Alonso, the former coach of the B-team of Real Sociedad, is also known as a possible candidate for the successor of Alguacil. However, his status as a dream candidate could make it difficult to return to Real Sociedad, even if his exit clause at Bayer Leverkusen is considered affordable.

Effects on Real Madrid

The situation around Xabi Alonso could also have an impact on Real Madrid if Carlo Ancelotti was to leave the club at the end of the season. Real Sociedad's interest in Alonso could trigger a number of changes in Spanish football. Bayer Managing Director Fernando Carro has already confirmed his conviction via Alguacil as the successor. Should Alonso actually go to Madrid, Alguacil would be the second coach in a row that Leverkusen signed directly from Real Sociedad.

The change of coaches and the associated speculation are still a hot topic in the Bundesliga. Interested parties can find more information about the change of coaches in the league on Transfer market read.