Much has been said in recent times about that possibility Xabi Alonso (Bayer Leverkusen) will be, starting next season, a new occupant of the bench real Madrid or of City of Manchester. Even more considering, for example, that in the case of Pep Guardiola, who is ending his contract at the Etihad Stadium, he has never guaranteed that he will continue. Ancelotti, who is signed until June 2026, was also on everyone’s lips when it was said that he could go to the Brazilian national team.
In fact, the name of the man to replace the former Real Sociedad coach has even been given: Sebastian Hoeness. However, it seems that the illusions of both clubs, if true, will disappear in an instant when they hear the statements of Leverkusen’s sporting director, Simon Rolfes. He did them in the last hours and they destroy the possibility that the Basque coach will change his scene. At least next season.
“Well, I know the name Hoeness, of course,” Rolfes said with a smile to DAZN before the home game against Stuttgart (0-0), “but there are so many names that come up that it’s pointless to think about We have a candidate preferred for this season and we also have for next, and in both cases it is Xabi Alonso,” he said.
Journalist Laura Wontorra then asked Rolfes: “What percentage should Xabi Alonso be at Leverkusen until 2026?” And the answer remains unequivocal: “Right now 100 percent,” he said, making it clear that he is also planning the next season with the Basque. “He has a contract and shows no signs of going in another direction.” And he added: “Following coaches and players and getting information is still my job and that of my team, that’s completely normal. But as long as there is no need…”.
Source: La Verdad
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