Historic turn awaits Xabi Alonso

Xabi Alonso is facing an important decision in his coaching career.

Alonso's emergence as a serious contender for the Real Madrid hot seat, should Carlo Ancelotti leave, has put him in a bit of a testing period. The pressure is mounting at Bayer Leverkusen as expectations are on his team's ability to maintain their top form under his guidance.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid's silence on Ancelotti's future has made the picture even more unpredictable. The fact that the reigning Champions League champions have not made any moves has created a space full of speculation and assumptions, making the future on the coaching bench of both talented strategists still a big question mark.

Waiting for the right moment

Alonso is still under contract with Leverkusen until 2026, and the German club are keen to keep him. The BayArena outfit are all but guaranteed a Champions League spot next season, which makes losing a legend like Alonso all the more difficult.

Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes confirmed: "He will stay, that's for sure, we are planning for next season."

However, the main issue now is whether Alonso will agree to leave. Real Madrid, with its reputation and appeal, can make any coach think twice.

Although Alonso turned down offers from Liverpool and Bayern Munich last summer, turning down an offer from Real Madrid may not be easy. There is only one reason why Alonso may not be joining Real Madrid now: he feels the timing is not right.

Carlo Ancelotti's future is up in the air.

Bayer Leverkusen know they face a real threat with Alonso being targeted by Real Madrid. He is not only a coach but also a symbol of the team.

Under Alonso, Leverkusen touched glory, with the Bundesliga championship, German National Cup and German Super Cup. He brought the team close to the peak of European football. Therefore, losing the Spanish strategist will be a big loss for this team.

Crucially, though, Leverkusen have an agreement with Alonso that if a big club like Real Madrid comes calling, they will not stand in the way. It will all be up to Alonso to decide. If Real Madrid decide to pay a transfer fee close to €10 million, Alonso's future will be entirely up to him.

Real Madrid - a view from the outside

Real Madrid's current season has brought a sense of uncertainty. Carlo Ancelotti's future at the Bernabeu remains uncertain, and a poor result in La Liga or the Copa del Rey could spell the end of his reign.

However, the Italian tactician's chances of staying with Los Blancos are still intact if he can bring home at least one major trophy this season. In that context, all eyes are on Alonso, who is emerging as the number one choice to succeed Ancelotti if the Real Madrid board decides to change.

The aura of success that Alonso has achieved at Bayer Leverkusen has further strengthened his position in the list of potential candidates for the coaching position at the Bernabeu.

Will Xabi Alonso go to Real Madrid?

Despite facing considerable pressure from expectations and speculation regarding his future, Alonso has shown admirable composure. His tactful rejection of attractive offers from "big guys" such as Liverpool and Bayern shows careful consideration and a long-term vision for his coaching career.

Now, Alonso is facing an equally important crossroads. Will he take the opportunity to return to his old home of Real Madrid, where he was once a legend on the pitch, or will he continue to build his legacy at Bayer Leverkusen, where he is writing new and promising pages of history?

Alonso's decision will certainly be one of the most remarkable stories in football in the coming time.

One thing is clear, Alonso is biding his time, and his composure may only last a few weeks, when a decision on Ancelotti is made. And who knows, it may be Alonso who will bring about a big change for Real Madrid in the near future.

However, until then, Alonso continues to do his job at Leverkusen, but in his heart, no decision has been made yet. Time will be the final answer to this story.

Source: https://znews.vn/nga-re-lich-su-cho-xabi-alonso-post1547148.html