‘Not the time to discuss future’, says Alonso amid Real Madrid links
AFP | Berlin
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Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso yesterday refused to shut down speculation he could be set for a move to Real Madrid in the summer.
Madrid’s heavy Champions League quarter-final defeat by Arsenal could bring an end to Carlo Ancelotti’s second stint at the club, with Alonso believed to be the preferred replacement.
Alonso spent five seasons at Madrid during his playing career, winning the Champions League and La Liga.
After taking over as Leverkusen boss in October 2022, his first top-flight job, Alonso led the club to an unbeaten league and cup double last season, the first time they had ever won the Bundesliga.
Speaking ahead of the trip to St Pauli on Sunday, Alonso declined to rule out a summer move to the Spanish giants.
“It’s not a good time to discuss the future. We’re at a very important moment in the season,” Alonso said.
Leverkusen are six points behind league leaders Bayern Munich with five games remaining.
The 43-year-old said he “did not want to talk about speculation and rumours,” saying he understands “that this is happening, but what’s more important to me is what’s happening right now.”
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