Xabi Alonso at Real, the big problem

Real Madrid’s priority for the post-Ancelotti period according to the Spanish press, Xabi Alonso is attracting the interest of Manchester City, who are thinking of the Bayer Leverkusen coach to take over from Pep Guardiola.

Under contract with Real Madrid until June 2026, Carlo Ancelotti remains exposed to the terrible truth of the results with a president like Florentino Pérez above him. For the moment, there is no danger in the house in the Casa Blanca but in the event of losing the La Liga title and if the course in the Champions League is not up to par, then Carlo Ancelotti could be thanked by its president one year from the end of his contract. In the event of the departure of the Italian “Mister”, Real Madrid would like to bring in Xabi Alonso, the man of the title from Bayer Leverkusen next season. The Spanish press confided this a few days ago.

Manchester City lands on Xabi Alonso

But in this matter, a huge problem could complicate Real Madrid’s task according to information from Sky Sports in Germany. Journalist Florian Plettenberg drops a little bombshell this weekend by revealing that Xabi Alonso is Manchester City’s number one choice in the event of the departure of Pep Guardiola, whose contract expires next June.

“Manchester City have shown concrete interest in Xabi Alonso if Pep Guardiola leaves this summer. However, Bayer Leverkusen believe Xabi Alonso will join Real Madrid, who are currently favorites to sign him next summer. He is Real’s favorite candidate to succeed the legendary Carlo Ancelotti. reveals the journalist, for whom a huge battle between Madrid and Manchester City is to be expected for Xabi Alonso in the coming weeks. A true idol at Bayer Leverkusen, the former midfielder of the Merengue club but also of Liverpool and Bayern Munich will be spoiled for choice. And still a little time before making a decision.