Disadband timely decision
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After almost three years, the time of Xabi Alonso near Bayer Leverkusen could come to an end. While at the heart club of the 43-year-old, Real Madrid, the head coach post should be available promptly, the future of ex-professional at Werkelf is considered uncertain. This was now confirmed by the CEO of Fernando Carro.
“My gut feeling is 50:50,” said Carro at “Sky” when asked whether Alonso will be a coach of Bayer 04 beyond the summer. His contract is still valid until 2026. Alonso had taken over the Rhinelander in 2022 in the penultimate place in the table and first stabilized before the crowning glory followed last season and he for the first time led the club to the championship title in his history – and unbeaten. In 136 games there are an average of 2.16 points for Alonso.
Should it go towards a farewell, Carro announced a prompt proclamation. “A coaching decision has many other components that are affected. We are already preparing to prepare with Xabi Alonso, we are preparing the squad with him. If at the end of Xabi Alonso I have to go somewhere else, then we have to make it clear with him in the next few weeks and we will discuss this with him in the next few weeks. The squad planning, in preparation.
Alonso himself recently reacted evasively to the topic. “It’s not a good moment to talk about the future.” He emphasized: “I don’t want to talk about rumors and speculations.” Alonso is repeatedly traded as the successor to Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid. After the premature from the royal in the premier class, the farewell of the Italian is considered safe this summer, according to various media reports.