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Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has distanced himself from speculation that he could replace Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid in the summer.
Ancelotti is under considerable pressure Club officials have said they are ready to accelerate their plans to hire Alonso this summer, rather than wait until Ancelotti’s contract expires in 2026.
It was reported earlier this week, however, that K Ancelotti has already announced his plans to step down As manager of Madrid at the end of the season, Alonso freed the Spanish team to move forward.
Ahead of Leverkusen’s Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid, Alonso was surprisingly asked about his thoughts on the speculation.
“There are already questions Real Madrid“He smiled. “Time passes but affection remains.
“Our bond is very strong, that’s clear, but my full focus is now on Bayer Leverkusen, that’s on my mind. I’m calm. I have enough things to worry about, that’s not on my mind right now.”
Like Ancelotti, Alonso’s contract with Leverkusen is due to expire in 2026 but he is widely expected to depart this summer in search of a new challenge. Madrid are known and believed to be keen to finally hire Alonso Looking to bring midfielder Florian Wirtz with him.
