Xabi Alonso's Door Slam to Real Madrid: Another Fiasco for Florentino Pérez?

Xabi Alonso has a contract with Bayer Leverkusen until June 2026. Although he had confirmed that he would stay at least until 2025, there have been rumors about his possible departure at the end of the current season to join Real Madrid. However, the latest rumors indicate the Basque's interest in staying another season with the aspirin team, despite the 'merengue' interest.

Leverkusen is keen for Alonso to continue leading the team, as his presence is seen as crucial for the club's success. The management has also publicly expressed their desire for both Alonso and Florian Wirtz to remain beyond the summer, continuing the successful sports project that allowed them to win the Bundesliga and the German Cup in 2024.

Real Madrid Could Be Left Without the 'Ideal' Successor for Carlo Ancelotti

For now, Real Madrid is one of the clubs most interested in Xabi Alonso, especially if Carlo Ancelotti decides to leave the club or if his results are not as expected. The Basque coach has a good relationship with Florentino Pérez and has been mentioned as a possible replacement for 'Carletto' in case the Italian finishes the season without winning at least LaLiga.

However, Leverkusen's insistence on keeping him at the helm of the team may have been enough for the former midfielder of Madrid, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and Real Sociedad to rule out taking charge of another club in the 2025-26 season. In fact, both the 'reds' and the Bavarians have also been mentioned as possible destinations for Alonso, although for now, the continuity of Vincent Kompany and Arne Slot in both teams is not in doubt.

Florentino Pérez May Have Already Lost His Influence Over Xabi Alonso

Florentino Pérez's stance on signing Xabi Alonso as a replacement for Carlo Ancelotti is very positive. The Basque is the main candidate to take the bench at Real Madrid if Carlo Ancelotti leaves the club. In fact, there have already been contacts between the 'merengue' management and the Spanish coach.

Although Xabi has expressed his interest in coaching Madrid in the future, he has made it clear that he does not want to be the trigger for Ancelotti's dismissal. His arrival at the club will depend on how the season ends and on the final decision of the Italian mister regarding his future.

Additionally, Alonso has made specific requests to Florentino, such as having total control over the squad planning, including signings and dismissals. He has also reportedly requested the departure of players like Aurélien Tchouaméni and Ferland Mendy, which poses an obstacle in negotiations. In any case, the Basque seems to have already decided to stay in Leverkusen, marking another market fiasco for the 'White House'.