Should follow ancelotti
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The long -awaited change from Bayer 04 Leverkusen’s coach Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid is almost perfect. According to media reports on Friday morning, according to which the 43-year-old Spaniard should receive a contract until 2028 during his ex-club, the Werkelf confirmed the departure at the end of the season as part of the matchday press conference. The royal takeover is likely to be announced if Carlo Ancelotti’s departure is announced.
“I am Bayer 04 Leverkusen, my players and the staff, all employees of the club and, last but not least, thank you very much to the fantastic fans. Our success was the result of an outstanding team performance,” emphasized Alonso. “This club, which has given me extraordinary trust, deserves the first win of the German championship. My thanks and affection apply to everyone who helped to make this triumph, including the cup victory in Berlin.
For Alonso, the still incumbent Champions League winner pays between 12 million and 15 million euros, according to the “kicker”. He is involved in the five most expensive coaches in football history. Bayern had also paid 12 million euros before the season for their current coach Vincent Kompany to FC Burnley. The Spanish broadcaster “Cope” had previously reported on 8 million euros in relation to Alonso’s real transfer.
Meanwhile, the Werkelf confirmed that it fulfilled the Spaniard’s wish to dissolve the contract that was originally valid until summer 2026 after the end of this season. In 138 games so far, Alonso scored an average of 2.16 points.
Reactions from Carro and Rolfes to the Alonso division
“Bavarian 04 in the football world gained the successes achieved under Xabi Alonso’s responsibility. To get the master shell undefeated to Leverkusen, plus the DFB Cup victory, the move into the Europa League final, the Supercup win-we are very proud of that,” said Fernando Carro, chairman of the management.
Sports Managing Director Simon Rolfes said: “Together with Xabi, we have put together a team that impressed the whole football world with sporting quality and mentality. We are proud of the great progress and today’s standing of the club and wish Xabi the very best. I am sure that our ways will cross more often.”