His future is often discussed lately. Author of a remarkable season on the bench of Bayer Leverkusen during which he did not lose a single match, Xabi Alonso brought the first German championship title in the history of B04. Obviously, this arouses desire. But despite interest from Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, the former midfielder said he was staying with the BayArena residents next year.
However, some are sure that he will sign for Real Madrid sooner or later. This is also the case of Fernando Carro, general director of Bayer Leverkusen, who said this on the Spanish program El Larguero : “I have no doubt. One day, Xabi Alonso will be the coach of Real Madrid. I have no doubt, no doubt! The only doubt is when he will sign for Real Madrid. But it will happen, believe me. I am convinced of it.» Merengues supporters have been warned!