The key factor that could bring Xabi Alonso closer to Real Madrid

Published:28/10/2024 - 16:08h

Updated:28/10/2024 - 16:08h

Xabi Alonso is Real Madrid's choice to replace Carlo Ancelotti. The San Sebastian contract has a clause that would allow him to leave in June

Xabi Alonso's future is set to be one of the biggest soap operas of the coming summer. His historic adventure in charge of Bayer Leverkusen has established him as one of the best coaches of today, which is why clubs such as Real Madrid and Manchester City see him as the great candidate to replace the more than likely departures of Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola at the end of the season.

Despite having a contract until 2026 with aspirin, 'SkySports' assured a few days ago that his departure from BayArena is closer than ever. The firm commitment of the merengues and 'citizens' makes it practically impossible for the German team to retain him for another year, and it has even transpired that they are already considering the names of Sebastian Hoeness and Sandro Wagner as his possible replacements.

The clause that would bring Alonso closer to Madrid or City

Madrid's defeat in the Clasico against FC Barcelona has left Carlo Ancelotti in a bad way and Florentino Pérez has already activated the machinery to start the change of cycle next summer. Alonso is the main objective of the White House, where they are aware of the clause included in the coach's contract by which he could leave unilaterally from June.

For their part, the Mancunians have not lost hope of seeing the former midfielder on the Etihad Stadium sideline if Guardiola finally leaves the club in 2025. Everything pointed to Rúben Amorim being the clear successor to Pep after the arrival of Hugo Viana to replace Txiki Begiristain as sports director, but the 'skyblues' would still have Xabi as the 'hidden' candidate for the bench, according to 'The Athletic'.

The Santiago Bernabéu are aware of this situation and for this reason they are planning to move sooner rather than later to 'tie him down' and prevent him from heading to the Premier League. At the moment, Alonso has not given any clues about the next step in his career, but in the coming weeks there could be more news surrounding one of the biggest questions in the market.