Senior Real Madrid midfielder Steve McManaman he praised by Xabi Alonso decision to stay at Bayer Leverkusen this summer.
Alonso is on the brink of leading Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title in the coming weeks alongside a potential treble with the DfB Pokal and UEFA Europa League.
His stock has risen in the last 12 months with rumors of a return to Madrid to replace him Carlo Ancelotti.
However, Ancelotti's extension until 2026 blocked that rumor for now, with Liverpool after looking for Alonso.
by Jurgen Klopp The Anfield exit has opened up a vacancy at the Premier League giants, but Alonso has confirmed he will not accept their offer.
McManaman, who won two The league and two UEFA Champions League titles during his spell in Madrid, he stated that Alonso's call is the sensible option to take at this stage.
“If Ancelotti resigns next year, it will be another year for Xabi to gain experience and this move would not surprise me at all. The Real Madrid job will always be on the horizon,” as quoted by AS Diary.
“Xabi has a home in Madrid and has history with the club. However, in a few years you have no idea what will happen in Bayern Munich and elsewhere, but in Madrid he would have a place.
“Will PSG be looking for a new coach? Will Pep Guardiola be at Man City in two years? You never know. It's the right decision for Xabi to stay at Leverkusen for another year and put an end to the rumors for now.”
Alonso's own contract at Leverkusen also runs until 2026, in a mirror to Ancelotti, and all parties will be watching his progress next season as Leverkusen aim to defend their crown.
