Xabi Alonso's work leading Bayer Leverkusen has been nothing but spectacular. Since his arrival, he's transformed the German team into a well-oiled machine that plays with high pressure and a versatile play syle that delights fans. This formula already bore fruit last season, when Leverkusen was crowned Bundesliga champions for the first time in their history.
This season, Xabi Alonso's objective is clear: to retain his title and stay at the top of the German and European leagues. At the moment he's achieving this, as Bayern hasn't lost in the Champions League yet. In the domestic competition, however, he's having a harder time, although still at the top.
Xabi Alonso's success hasn't gone unnoticed by anyone, let alone Real Madri . In a context in which Carlo Ancelotti is beginning to be very exposed, his name has emerged as the possible heir to the Merengue dugout. His style of play and his past as a Real Madrid player make him an ideal candidate to lead the team new era.
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However, Xabi Alonso is not the only Bayer Leverkusen star to have caught Florentino Pérez's eye. The Madrid president is keeping a close eye on several of the German side's players with an eye on strengthening the squad for 2025.
Among the names that Florentino Pérez likes the most are Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong. These are two players who have established themselves as essential for Xabi Alonso. Wirtz, with his talent and ability to break lines, has exceeded all expectations. While Frimpong, with his speed and dribbling down the wing, fits perfectly into Florentino's vision for the future of Real Madrid.
In fact, it's said that Xabi Alonso has already given his approval for a possible joint transfer to Santiago Bernabéu. However, there's a point of uncertainty with the third name on Florentino's list: Jonathan Tah.
The German center-back has also attracted the interest of FC Barcelona, which appears to be one step ahead in negotiations to secure his transfer. This competition could complicate Real Madrid's plan, forcing the club to rethink its strategy to strengthen its defense.
Despite this setback, the 2025 project remains promising. If conditions allow, the arrival of Xabi Alonso, Wirtz and Frimpong could mark the beginning of a new golden era for Madrid.