Real Madrid on edge: Xabi Alonso could clarify his future this Thursday

The name of Xabi Alonso is set to be one of the main protagonists of the upcoming transfer market. With doubts surrounding the continuity of Carlo Ancelotti on the bench of Real Madrid, the Donostiarra emerges as the leading candidate to take over from the Italian at the Santiago Bernabéu, where he is seen as the ideal replacement for the Italian to lead the project in the medium and long term.

The spectacular journey of the Donostiarra at Bayer Leverkusen has garnered consensus among the Madrid leadership, who believe he is perfectly capable of leading the team in the years to come. However, his contract with the Aspirins expires in 2026, and although everything points to him eventually returning to the capital, at the BayArena they will do everything possible to retain him for as long as they can.

Now, after several months of back and forth regarding the coach's future, the 'soap opera' could come to an end this Thursday, March 27. This is reported by 'Eurosport.de', which states that the former midfielder will hold a press conference at 14:30 hours in which, in addition to discussing the match against Bochum, he is expected to announce his decision on whether he will continue at the club beyond his current contract.

Leverkusen hopes to retain Alonso

In this regard, there are rumors in the halls of the BayArena that the coach could announce his stay at the club until 2026, the date when his current contract ends. This situation is not unfamiliar to Alonso, who exactly one year ago, after the March international break, reaffirmed his commitment to the Aspirins when clubs like Bayern Munich and Liverpool were trying to entice him.

Additionally, in recent weeks there have been a couple of signs that invite belief in Xabi's continuity in the Bundesliga. Recently, the Donostiarra has avoided directly answering questions about his future, although after the victory against Stuttgart (4-3) he indicated that the international break was a good time to "think things over". To top it off, the coach was seen in Düsseldorf with his family looking for a house, which could be a sign of his intention to stay in Germany.

With this in mind, Real Madrid is heading towards its third consecutive market fiasco after the 'slams' from Leny Yoro and Alphonso Davies, who rejected the offers from the whites to continue their careers elsewhere. Although Alonso has expressed his interest in coaching Madrid in the future, for now, his roadmap does not seem to lead to the Spanish capital, leaving the Merengues with a serious problem on their hands.