New revolution at Real Madrid? After the arrival of Kylian Mbappé to form an attacking trio of superstars with Vinicius and Jude Bellingham, the Casa Blanca could shake things up again next summer. ImageGermany’s leading sports newspaper, announces that Xabi Alonso will leave Leverkusen to take the reins of the Merengues in 2025, while Carlo Ancelotti has extended his contract with the Madrid bench until 2026.
The Italian Mister, after having given his agreement to the Brazilian federation to become the coach of the Seleçao, has changed his mind to extend his adventure at Real for two years. But perhaps his deal with president Florentino Pérez provides for a possible termination at the end of the current season. Ancelotti remains on Liga-Champions League doubles in 2022 and 2024. A new big-eared cup and he could turn the page…
Real Madrid on Wirtz
Image adds that Real are still following Florian Wirtz, the Bayer and German national team prodigy. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder could cost up to 150 million euros and one wonders if the Bernabéu residents need to spend so much money on a single attacking player, when Rodrygo but also Brahim Diaz, Arda Güler and Endrick are quality attacking options alongside the stars.
In any case, Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid’s key midfielder from 2009 to 2015, is destined to lead the Merengues soon. The 42-year-old coach has turned Leverkusen into a war machine, allowing the club to win its first ever Bundesliga title last May (in addition to winning the German Cup and losing in the Europa League final against Atalanta).
