Bayer Leverkusen Dismisses Speculation Over Xabi Alonso's Future

CEO Fernando Carro denies reports of a deal with Real Madrid and criticizes media speculation about the coach's potential departure.

Fernando Carro, Bayer Leverkusen's CEO, has strongly denied rumors of a pre-arranged deal for coach Xabi Alonso to join Real Madrid next summer.
Carro emphasized that no agreements or guarantees regarding Alonso's future have been made, stating that such reports are baseless.
Speculation about Alonso's potential move intensified recently, with reports from Spanish and German outlets suggesting his departure after the current season is likely.
Carro expressed frustration with ongoing media speculation, accusing journalists of acting like 'futurologists' and reaffirmed that Alonso remains under contract with Leverkusen.
The CEO also addressed rumors about star player Florian Wirtz, stating the 21-year-old is content at the club as long as he continues to achieve success there.