Xabi Alonso's Decision Has a Date, Meeting With Bayer Leverkusen

The Future of Real Madrid's Bench Is Up in the Air. Although Ancelotti has a current contract, Xabi Alonso's name is gaining traction. The San Sebastián native is doing a great job at Bayer Leverkusen, and in Valdebebas they are aware of what he is doing.

However, according to José Félix Díaz, a journalist from MARCA, Florentino hasn't made him any offer to be Carletto's successor. Additionally, he adds that in March he will meet with Leverkusen to make a decision regarding his future. It is worth noting that he has a current contract, just like the Reggiolo coach.

After all, the Real Madrid coach has the support of the board and, above all, the president. Furthermore, he is tied to the entity until 2026 and has said on more than one occasion that he is delighted to be in the position. He has even denied several reports claiming he would leave at the end of the current season, regardless of what happened.

It is possible that he could reach an agreement with the president and leave because he understands that his cycle has ended. However, nothing is as clear as many thought a few weeks ago. At the moment, the team is playing remarkably well and is alive in the three most important competitions.

Beyond questioning some tactical or sporting decisions, the reality is that he is an impeccable group manager. The players are with him and feel very comfortable under his orders. This is very important, especially in a club like Madrid.

Anything Can Happen

Regarding the future of Ancelotti and Xabi Alonso, absolutely anything can happen. It is true that it seems the Basque coach's path is destined to cross with the merengue team, but perhaps not this year. The way the current season ends could be decisive.

Meanwhile, within the merengue entity, they don't want to get distracted by this type of information. The support for Ancelotti is total.