Love lasts three years, can sometimes be read. It is also the number of seasons spent at Bayer Leverkusen for Xabi Alonso. The Spanish coach acts as a natural candidate to become the successor to Carlo Ancelotti on the Real Madrid bench, one year before his contract in Germany. He has a release clause of € 12 million, nothing scary for Casa Blanca even if nothing has yet been stopped. The main interested party has not yet made his decision, even if his agent has been contacted by Real. His future is still vague, as Simon Rolfes admits, the sports director of the B04.
“The coach position is always a key element in planning. This is of course the starting point for many discussions. We are in open communication with Xabi: a decision must be made quickly, and we will certainly have one by the end of the season ”he assures Sky Sportrecognizing that Xabi Alonso himself did not do much to extinguish all these parasitic noises. “”There are many rumors, speculation around this subject, and that he will finally have to bring clarification. It was clear it was meant in our discussions.»»
“”We want Florian to stay in Bayer»»
“Summer is coming, and that's when planning begins. It is therefore important that things are clear by the end of the season, and this will certainly be the case ”warns the manager, who has other hot files under his arm, starting with Florian Wirtz, courted by the best clubs in the world, including Real Madrid, Bayern and Manchester City. “”We want Florian to stay in Bayer. He also has a contract (2027) and there is nothing else to say.The German attacking midfielder could also decide to follow his coach in his future club. It remains to be seen which one …
After a first title of German champion acquired last year without losing a single match, and a German Cup, Bayer Leverkusen is about to live in the next delicate weeks. Besides Xabi Alonso and Wirtz, Jonathan Tah will have left for next season. Cadre of the locker room, he has not renewed his contract but remains an indisputable holder. “”Jonathan behaves well, even within the team. It is an important element and a great player. This is why I am convinced that he will end up his ten years in style. He is free to choose his way.»We will have to turn the Tah page. There will probably be others …
