Recently, Real Madrid was unexpectedly eliminated by Arsenal from the Champions League Quarter-finals with a total score of 1-5. This disappointing result has caused the future of coach Ancelotti to continue to be questioned. In that context, Xabi Alonso - currently leading Bayer Leverkusen - was quickly mentioned as a strong candidate for the hot seat at the Bernabeu.
Before the Bundesliga match between Leverkusen and St. Pauli, Xabi Alonso gave his opinion, according to Kicker: "We are focusing on our season. This is not a good time to talk about the future. We are at a very important stage of the season. There is no decision at the moment, only who will play and what we will coach.
Xabi Alonso started to emerge last season, helping Bayer Leverkusen win the Bundesliga and the German Cup. However, this season Bayer have not maintained their best form, as they have been eliminated from the cup tournaments and are 6 points behind Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga.
Despite Leverkusen's poor form, Xabi Alonso reassured his home fans: "I understand how football works and the rumours that come with it, but I don't want to say too much about it. For me, the important thing is the present.
Many sources said that there is a clause that allows Real Madrid to recruit Alonso for a certain fee. However, the Spanish coach's contract with Bayer still has until 2026, which temporarily prevents him from leaving in the summer of 2025.
