Xabi Alonso from Bayer Leverkusen is currently the most sought-after football coach in the world. Former teammate Holger Badstuber expects the Spaniard to leave the Werkself in the summer. But he doesn’t see FC Bayern as favorites.
“It wouldn’t come as a surprise to me that he would leave Leverkusen if he became champion, double winner or even triple winner. It won’t be a surprise for those in charge at Bayer either, they have taken that into account and will benefit from a high transfer fee anyway “the good long-term work of Simon Rolfes and Fernando Carro,” wrote Badstuber in his column for “web.de”.
Therefore, even if Alonso leaves in the summer, the club will not “collapse,” said the ex-professional.
Clubs that could be considered for the coach include FC Bayern, Liverpool FC, Manchester City and Real Madrid. “The formula is simple: a top coach belongs to a top club. The only question is where he ends up first,” emphasized Badstuber.
Is Alonso the best fit for Real Madrid?
According to the 34-year-old, Alonso is the best fit for the Spanish club. “He knows the club from his five seasons as a professional, the connection to the fans is already there. There are also a lot of young, hungry players there,” emphasized Badstuber and added: “Alonso could complete the ongoing change and start a new era Usher in Ancelotti. Sounds perfect to me.”
However, clarity will probably only be available in two to three months. Alonso is smart enough not to be distracted by speculation about his future.
The former central defender raved highly about Alonso, with whom Badstuber played at FC Bayern from 2014 to 2017: “The football world is being lit up by a new star coach. His football shines, and so does he Gentleman, is an enrichment for the Bundesliga and soon for one of the best clubs in the world.”