A historic turning point awaits Xabi Alonso.

Xabi Alonso is facing a crucial decision in his coaching career.

Xabi Alonso is facing a crucial decision in his coaching career.

Alonso's emergence as a strong candidate for the Real Madrid hot seat should Carlo Ancelotti leave puts him through a significant challenge. Pressure at Bayer Leverkusen is mounting as expectations rest on his ability to maintain the team's top form under his leadership.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid's silence regarding Ancelotti's future only adds to the uncertainty. The fact that the reigning Champions League champions haven't made any moves creates a space filled with speculation and conjecture, leaving the future of both talented managers on the coaching bench a big question mark.

Waiting for the right opportunity.

Alonso still has a contract with Leverkusen until 2026, and the German club certainly wants to keep him. The BayArena side are almost guaranteed a place in the Champions League next season, which makes losing a legend like Alonso even more difficult.

Leverkusen's 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, could make any coach think twice.

Although Alonso rejected offers from Liverpool and Bayern Munich last summer, turning down an offer from the Spanish giants is probably not easy. There is only one reason why Alonso might decide not to join Real Madrid at this time: he feels it's not the right time.

Carlo Ancelotti's future is currently uncertain.

Bayer Leverkusen understood that they faced a real threat when Alonso became a target for Real Madrid. He was not only the coach but also an icon of the team.

Under Alonso's guidance, Leverkusen achieved great success, winning the Bundesliga, the German Cup, and the German Super Cup. He brought the team close to the pinnacle of European football. Therefore, losing the Spanish strategist would be a huge blow to the club.

However, it's important to note that Leverkusen has an agreement with Alonso that if a big club like Real Madrid calls, they won't stand in the way. Everything will depend on Alonso's decision. If Real Madrid decides to pay a transfer fee close to €10 million, Alonso's future will be entirely up to him.

Real Madrid - an outsider's perspective

Real Madrid's current season is shrouded in uncertainty. Carlo Ancelotti's future at the Bernabeu remains unsettled, and a disappointing result in La Liga or the Copa del Rey could well put an end to his reign.

However, the Italian strategist's chances of remaining with "Los Blancos" remain intact if he can bring home at least one major title this season. In this context, all attention is focused on Alonso, who is emerging as the number one choice to succeed Ancelotti should the Real Madrid board decide to make a change.

The aura of success that Alonso has achieved at Bayer Leverkusen further solidifies his position as a potential candidate for the coaching position at the Bernabeu.

Will Xabi Alonso join Real Madrid?

Despite facing considerable pressure from expectations and speculation surrounding his future, Alonso has shown admirable composure. His skillful rejection of attractive offers from "big clubs" like Liverpool and Bayern demonstrates careful consideration and a long-term vision for his coaching career.

Now, Alonso stands at an equally important crossroads. Will he seize the opportunity to return to his old home, 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 chapters in history?

Alonso's decision will undoubtedly be one of the most noteworthy stories in football in the coming period.

One thing is clear: Alonso is waiting for his opportunity, and his composure may only last a few more weeks, when the decision about Ancelotti will be made. And who knows, perhaps Alonso himself will be the one to bring about a major change for Real Madrid in the near future.

However, until then, Alonso continued his work at Leverkusen, but in his heart, no decision had yet been made. Time would provide the final answer to this story.

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