Xabi Alonso Faces the Media Hours Before the Copa Final, Unexpected Message: 'It's Early'

Besides the refereeing controversy prior to the Copa del Rey final, due to the words of the referees appointed for that match, Real Madrid has multiple ongoing sagas. One of the most notable is the possible succession of Carlo Ancelotti by Xabi Alonso: the current Bayer Leverkusen coach, who, after several months of silence, has expressed his opinion.

The coach of the werkself squad feels empathy for the leaders led by Fernando Carro, who would be seeking a "quick solution" to this 'case' that puts his future at stake. "When there's something to decide, we're very direct, no doubt", argues a Xabi Alonso who gives "importance" to the existing connection between the German leaders and himself.

"For me, it was and is very important that we have this trust when working together, and that it continues to be so", requests the coach from Tolosa when talking about his future. Real Madrid would continue insisting on hiring him as the new first-team coach when the 24/25 season ends, but the former Madrid player makes it clear: "I don't feel any pressure".

Xabi Alonso hints that he will make the decision about his next step in the European soccer elite very calmly, weighing the advantages and disadvantages of all options. "The situation is clear", recalls the current Bayer Leverkusen coach, because  "there's a time for everything, and it's still early to talk about that".

Postponing the Final Decision

With these words, Xabi Alonso shows the strong bond that ties him to Bayer Leverkusen. The Basque coach's goal would be to finish the current season on the best possible terms with the German squad, weighing the decision to move to Real Madrid when soccer ends. "So we have to wait," the Spanish coach concludes.

Xabi Alonso's future will continue to generate  dozens of rumors during the final stretch of the current season. Especially if Real Madrid doesn't manage to win the Copa del Rey final, an instance that could mark the  end of Carlo Ancelotti's second stage as the Merengue coach.

The hiring of Xabi Alonso is one of the great sagas that Real Madrid faces during this year's summer transfer market. The elimination against Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals has initiated a period of deep reflection in the Valdebebas offices... where they would have concluded that  the first team needs several urgent modifications.

One of those changes would be focused on the tactical manager: Carlo Ancelotti. Besides the need to confirm his replacement, the Reggiolo coach himself is feeling the wear and tear suffered over the last four years... bringing both sides of that negotiation to a common point that would, in turn, facilitate the arrival of Xabi Alonso as the new Real Madrid coach.