Los Blancos Close In on Top Managerial Target, Potential Player Swap Deal in Works
Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid’s top managerial target, officially bid farewell to Bayer Leverkusen yesterday, paving the way for his highly anticipated move to the Spanish giants. The announcement marks the end of a remarkable chapter for the 42-year-old, who led Leverkusen to a historic Bundesliga title, breaking Bayern Munich’s long-standing dominance.
With Carlo Ancelotti’s departure from Madrid expected to be confirmed next week, Alonso’s arrival is now moving swiftly toward completion. While his appointment has long been seen as inevitable, negotiations between the clubs had initially stalled over Leverkusen’s demand for compensation.
According to BILD (via The Madrid Zone), Real Madrid and Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro have discussed a potential €5-10 million fee for Alonso’s early release.
However, the deal may not be purely financial—discussions reportedly include the possibility of fringe Madrid players moving to Germany as part of the agreement.
Leverkusen have already identified potential replacements from Madrid’s ranks, with youth team coach Álvaro Arbeloa emerging as a candidate. Additionally, the Bundesliga side are said to be interested in 19-year-old midfielder Nico Paz, seen as a promising talent for their first team.
Alonso’s return to Madrid, where he enjoyed a glittering playing career, now seems only a matter of time. For Leverkusen, his departure is bittersweet—losing the man who transformed them into champions, but potentially gaining fresh talent in return. For Real Madrid, it’s the beginning of a new era under a coach who knows the club’s culture inside out.
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