Condition Set by Xabi Alonso to Coach Real Madrid, Ancelotti Involved

Xabi Alonso is destined to return to Real Madrid to take charge of the first team. At Bernabéu, it was clear, and Florentino was betting on it even before he went to the Bundesliga. But his role as Bayer Leverkusen's coach has confirmed it.

Everything points to his arrival as a replacement for Ancelotti, but the big question is when it will be. There is talk of this summer, of 2026, which is when both of their contracts end. But the truth is that there is no fixed date for it to happen yet.

What we do know is what the latest information suggests about what Xabi Alonso would have requested from Real Madrid. The Tolosa native has set an essential condition for his arrival. He doesn't want to be the cause of Ancelotti's dismissal and will only come when he leaves.

He doesn't want to force things; he wants it to happen when the Italian's tenure has ended. Until then, he will continue waiting for Real Madrid's call, likely without leaving Bayer. Especially because he respects Ancelotti and maintains a great relationship with Florentino.

2026 is the year marked for significant moves at Real Madrid

It seems that the white club has marked 2026 as an important year to look to the future. Among other things, because it is the date when it should be clear what happens with Vinícius. But also, as we have mentioned, because it is when Ancelotti's and Xabi Alonso's contracts end.

It could be a good time for Carletto to end his tenure as Real Madrid's coach. He would do so with an enviable record, knowing he has completed a cycle and hasn't been dismissed. Xabi Alonso would also be free, leading to a transition on Bernabéu bench.

However, the question is what might happen if Real Madrid finishes the season without winning La Liga or the Champions League. It is true that two titles have already been won, but the most important ones are still ahead. If they aren't achieved, everything could be accelerated, although that is not the intention.