Xabi Alonso 's name is being heavily linked to Real Madrid, to the point that many sources believe his arrival will take place in 2025. However, in the last few hours, his current team, Bayer Leverkusen, has spoken clearly on the matter: he has a contract until 2026 and there's no indication of a possible departure.
The German club sporting director, Simon Rolfes, has spoken about Xabi Alonso's future. Speaking to 'RTL', he didn't mince his words and made it clear that they are counting on the Spanish manager until his contract expires in 2026.
"As of today, Xabi Alonso's chances of staying until 2026 are 100% certain. He has a contract and shows no signs of going in any other direction," said Simon Rolfes, Bayer Leverkusen's sporting director.
Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid's priority
Despite these words, various media outlets are beginning to claim that Xabi Alonso will become the next Real Madrid coach. He knows everything perfectly and deeply loves the colors, his arrival is a matter of time. The idea is that he will become Ancelotti's successor and arrive at the club next summer.
Madrid are ready for any decision that may be made in the coming months. The idea is clear: Ancelotti will hold out until the end of the current season and, immediately after, it will be Xabi Alonso's turn. The Toulouse native is dying to accept the proposal and plans to reject the rest of the interested parties.
Xabi Alonso is also considering a move to Manchester City, but he is clear that his priority is Madrid . Nothing has been advanced, much less signed... but the interest is mutual and the idea is to unite the paths of both next season.
Florentino has a plan with Xabi Alonso
Florian Wirtz is 21 years old and is a long-term deal. These kinds of transfers have to be cooked slowly. He shone last season at Bayer Leverkusen, where he has a contract until 2027. It was the season he broke out, having scored 18 goals and provided 19 assists in 46 games, being key in the possible achievement of the Bundesliga, DFB Pokal and Europa League treble.
Florentino knows that the deal will be worth around 150 million euros, so he has to take it easy. Relations with Bayer Leverkusen are excellent, knowing that they have different objectives in common.
The president of Real Madrid has a plan in mind, despite what Bayer Leverkusen says: for 2025, Xabi Alonso and Florian Wirtz.