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Xabi Alonso Poised for Real Madrid Move as Ancelotti Plans May 25 Decision

Real Madrid eyes Alonso as Carlo Ancelotti delays future announcement, while Bayer Leverkusen targets Erik ten Hag as potential successor.

Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Bayer Leverkusen v FC Augsburg - BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany - April 26, 2025 Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso is seen at the stadium before the match REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen/ File Photo
Soccer Football - Copa del Rey - Final - FC Barcelona v Real Madrid - Estadio de La Cartuja, Seville, Spain - April 26, 2025 Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti looks on before the match REUTERS/Borja Suarez/File Photo
Real Madrid's coach Carlo Ancelotti will announce at the end of the season his future plans
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Overview

  • Carlo Ancelotti, with one year left on his contract, has stated he will reveal his plans on May 25, as Real Madrid's season concludes.
  • Xabi Alonso, currently Bayer Leverkusen's coach, is widely regarded as the frontrunner to replace Ancelotti at Real Madrid if he departs.
  • Alonso’s contract includes a buyout clause allowing him to leave for a former club, including Real Madrid, for a reported fee of €15–20 million.
  • Leverkusen is actively preparing for Alonso's potential exit, with Erik ten Hag reportedly close to being finalized as his successor for the 2025-26 season.
  • Ancelotti is also being courted by the Brazilian Football Confederation for their national team coaching role, adding to the uncertainty surrounding his future.