Xabi Alonso Clarifies if He Will Sign for Real Madrid Before the Club World Cup: 'When...'

Real Madrid Has Multiple Signings Pending for Next Summer. The tough elimination against Arsenal in the Champions League quarterfinals has led to a deep reflection in several sectors of the white team... resulting in the need to make significant changes in the first merengue team.

One of the areas that has been the focus of these discussions is the coach position. Currently occupied by Carlo Ancelotti, from the Valdebebas offices, they have long advanced the possibility of acquiring Xabi Alonso's services as a direct replacement. This transfer from Bayer Leverkusen raises many questions.

Especially with the Club World Cup in between. The new competition organized by FIFA will be held between June 13 and July 13, jeopardizing several signings planned by the white leadership. Besides the arrival of Trent Alexander-Arnold as a free agent, the hypothetical incorporation of Xabi Alonso as Carlo Ancelotti's successor is another aspect that raises many doubts.

Asked about this matter, the Basque coach doesn't solve the debate. After Bayer Leverkusen's last match, which ended 1-1 against St Pauli, a DAZN Germany journalist wanted to know his future plans at the end of the current soccer season. His response shows commitment to his current club but also leaves the door open to his departure from the local bench at BayArena.

Extending the Debate

Because Xabi Alonso points out that his future will probably be decided "when the season ends". The Basque coach made it clear that his main goal is to reach the last week of May focused on Bayer Leverkusen's competitive possibilities in the Bundesliga. "Then we'll see," Xabi Alonso concluded to that question from DAZN Germany.

The pressure of this saga continues to increase. Real Madrid's in extremis victory against Athletic Club de Bilbao at Santiago Bernabéu keeps Carlo Ancelotti in the position. But the outcome of the Copa del Rey final against FC Barcelona could be decisive for the continuity of the Reggiolo coach, informed of his future.

According to several sports media and various informants, the Italian strategist knows this will be his last season as Real Madrid's coach... and that the executives led by Florentino Pérez have been working for several weeks on the incorporation of Xabi Alonso as his successor. Meanwhile, Carlo Ancelotti has the same goal as his Basque counterpart: to finish the season.

Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen's board of directors keeps their commitment to the Spanish coach. Fernando Carro, CEO of the German team, reminds that they are still planning the 25/26 campaign with Xabi Alonso himself... a message that should dissuade the white offeror from attempting his signing this summer.