Real Madrid must pay Bayer Leverkusen if it wants Xabi Alonso

Real Madrid continues to monitor Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso as the replacement for Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian is readying a move to the Brazil national team, although that remains unconfirmed. Behind the scenes, Real Madrid wants to have a permanent successor lined up so it can continue to compete in both LaLiga and the UEFA Champions League.

Former Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso is the frontrunner to replace Ancelotti at the Santiago Bernabeu. However, the Spaniard is under contract with Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen through the 2025/26 season. Alonso signed that contract extension in August this year.

According to German outlet SüddeutscheZeitung, Real Madrid would have to pay between $20 and $25 million if it wants to lure Alonso back to the club as manager. However, there is a clause in his contract that would allow him to move to one of three clubs. Those are Bayern Munich, Liverpool and, of course, Real Madrid. Alonso played for each of those clubs during his successful career as a player.

Liverpool is not in the market for a new manager, and Thomas Tuchel is only in his first full season with Bayern Munich. Real Madrid, therefore, appears the most likely option for where Xabi Alonso would end up if he does leave Bayer Leverkusen.

Previously, Alonso said it was ‘too soon’ to make a decision on his future and the potential of joining Real Madrid. Success with Bayer Leverkusen is pushing Real Madrid to court Alonso.

Real Madrid wants to bring Alonso success to the Bernabeu

Xabi Alonso has been a revelation with Bayer Leverkusen. The Spaniard took over last season when Bayer Leverkusen sat 17th in the table. He helped Bayer Leverkusen climb to sixth in the table and a spot in the Europa League. This season, Bayer Leverkusen has been one of the best teams in Europe.

An undefeated spell in the German top flight yielded 31 out of a possible 33 points from the first 11 games. That ties the best start to a…

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Author : Kyle Fansler

Publish date : 2023-11-13 23:02:29

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