Bayer Leverkusen are convinced that Xabi Alonso will leave for one of the two destinations in 2025

It is considered that at some point, Xabi Alonso he will return to Real Madrid, this time as a manager, after having already been a player and youth coach. The Basque coach has shown his quality in abundance at Bayer Leverkusen, and the question seems to be when rather than if.

Whether it is to replace Carlo Ancelotti is another matter. The Italian coach has a contract until 2026, but many see Alonso taking over next summer. In Germany too, the belief is that Alonso will not be there next season. According to SkySport DE, via SportLeverkusen feel that he will leave the club next summer, and their belief is that he could go Manchester City or Madrid, to replace Pep Guardiola, who worked at Bayern Munich. Die Werkself is already hunting for its replacement.

Alonso still has a contract until 2026, but Leverkusen are aware they will fight to keep him if he wants to leave. City are also on high alert with Guardiola not set to extend his deal beyond 2025, and Sporting Director Txiki Begiristain leaving to be replaced by Sporting CP's Hugo Viana. Manager Ruben Amorim has also been linked with the post.

It is worth noting with Alonso that he did not have the need to face his career. He turned down Borussia Mönchengladbach among others before he was ready, spending several years coaching the under-19s at Real Madrid, before taking over at Real Sociedad B. He surprised many by staying last summer, but Alonso he will undoubtedly continue to do things when. he sees well.