It is no longer a mystery: Carlo Ancelotti will not go to the end of the contract which links him to Real Madrid until June 2026. The early elimination of the Merengues at the quarterfinals of the Champions League (for the benefit of Arsenal) sealed the fate of an Italian technician whose more and more we speak in Brazil to take the direction of Seleçao. So the rumor is going well in Spain to find a successor to Don Carlo.
Cited for a long time, Xabi Alonso remains the favorite technical figure to take over. Champion of Germany and winner of the Cup last season after a historic season for Bayer, the former elegant midfielder has proven himself at the highest level and thus won the favors of the owner of the White House Florentino Perez.
Yes but here, the 43 -year -old Iberian strategist is not free since his lease with Leverkusen runs until June 2026. Also Real Madrid, whatever happens, will have to get along with the Bundesliga club to achieve its ends in this flagship file undoubtedly from the future summer transfer window.
Xabi Alonso, Bayer opens the door
Present this Monday at Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid, President of Bayer Fernando Carra was responsible for recalling the context. “” It's not a good time to talk about the future. We are in an important moment of this season “, Dixit the German leader. This by opening the door all the same like never before: ” We have an agreement in principle: if a team for which he played contacts the club, we will discuss together and will not make any obstacle. »»
Leverkusen will therefore not retain at all costs Xabi Alonso if Real – or another club whose colors he defended – toque at the door. “” He played for Bayern, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Real Sociedad. Maybe Real Sociedad will come … “, Hads Fernando Carra, however admitting maintaining”
excellent relationships With the Madrid institution.
And to conclude: ” We are preparing next season with him (Xabi Alonso, editor's note). He is involved in next year's preparation. Our wish would be that it remains. I would like Real Madrid to win all the competitions in which it participates because there would then be no discussions on this subject … »»
