Real Madrid Confidencial Gentlemen's agreement between Madrid and Bayer, they reveal the final price for Xabi Alonso.
The white team will pay a symbolic amount for the Donostian coach to leave Leverkusen, leaving a profit
Xabi Alonso will be Real Madrid's new coach. His signing with the white club is a matter of time.
According to reports from Germany, Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid have a gentleman's agreement. An agreement that facilitates the departure of the Donostian coach to Santiago Bernabéu.
Both clubs keep an excellent relationship for years. The respect between boards has been key to closing an operation without tension.
Xabi Alonso's desire was always to return to Madrid. In Leverkusen, they never wanted to put obstacles in his way.
The compensation will be symbolic
Although an exact figure hasn't been revealed, sources close to the operation agree on the same thing:
the cost will be symbolic.
Bayer Leverkusen accepted long ago that, if Real Madrid called, they would let their coach go. That call has already happened.
The release clause was set, but from the beginning, there was a consensus not to enforce it strictly.
There will be no legal or economic war. Everything will be done with respect and discretion.
Xabi Alonso has more than fulfilled in Germany. He has turned Leverkusen into a champion and left an indelible mark. The club thanks him and opens the door with honor.
Madrid values Leverkusen's attitude
Florentino Pérez and Real Madrid's leadership deeply value the German club's stance.
They consider that this type of gesture further strengthens the institutional relationship.
From Valdebebas, they highlight the elegance with which the whole process has been managed.
There have been no forced leaks or crossed messages in the press.
Everything points to the official announcement being made after the end of the season, once Bayer has completed its participation in Bundesliga and Europa League.
In Real Madrid, they are clear that Xabi is the ideal figure to lead the new project.
Young, with personality, Madridist DNA, and a modern vision of soccer.
He will be Ancelotti's heir and the one in charge of continuing to build from the base left by the Italian coach.
A coach who arrives without conflicts and thanks to an honorable agreement between two clubs that respect each other.
The future of the white bench already has a name: Xabi Alonso.
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