It seems that Xabi Alonso‘s path to becoming the next coach of Real Madrid next season is becoming clearer. According to the British newspaper The Telegraph, the German coach does not want to return to the bench at the moment.
Klopp and Real Madrid
Although Xabi Alonso’s name has always been linked with the Real Madrid bench in recent months, Jürgen Klopp had slipped into the betting odds after Real Madrid’s elimination from the Champions League. He is a coach who is very much liked at the Bernabéu. His style of play is similar to what Real Madrid are looking for, and his experience in the European elite made him a clear candidate to take over the reins at the club next season.
However, it seems that Jürgen Klopp is not considering leaving the new position he has held since the beginning of the year. He is currently Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull, where he is responsible for overseeing the strategy of the teams belonging to this organization, Leipzig, Salzburg, and Bragantino.
Jürgen Klopp himself, for his part, had reiterated—before Real Madrid’s interest became known—his decision not to coach any team for a while: “Right now, I’m a very, very happy person. Being a coach again is the last thing on my mind.”
On the other hand, Jürgen Klopp’s agent, Marc Kosicke, has spoken in the same vein as the German coach and denies that anything will change in the coming weeks. “Jürgen is very happy with his new role,” he said.
The way is clear for Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso, who has remained the leading candidate to take over the reins at Real Madrid, seems to be the only option for Real Madrid to take over from Carlo Ancelotti. The Basque coach, although cautious and avoiding commenting on his future, wants to take this important step in his career and does not want to miss out on an opportunity that sometimes only comes once in a lifetime.
After proving his worth as a coach at Bayer Leverkusen, the option of signing for Real Madrid is a challenge as ambitious as it is challenging that could shape his future as a professional coach.
Xabi Alonso has the backing of Real Madrid’s board and fans. His past with the club strengthens his position: he is a winner who knows the club inside out, knows what the objectives are, the ambition, and the pressure that comes with it. His style of play fits perfectly with what Real Madrid needs and wants to see. In addition, he has a unique character, being tough and direct with his players, but also very approachable.
Arrival of Xabi Alonso
The chances of Carlo Ancelotti leaving Real Madrid are very high, but it remains to be seen how the team finishes the season. If they manage to turn things around and win the double (La Liga and the Copa del Rey), his situation could take a radical turn. If he does leave the team at the end of the season, he may not be at the Club World Cup, but Real Madrid does not want to expose Xabi Alonso to this tournament with so little time, so he could join the team after the summer break.
Jürgen Klopp seems to be ruled out as the next coach of Real Madrid, leaving Xabi Alonso with a clear path to become the next coach of the white team. But Ancelotti has one last card up his sleeve and will try to use it to stay on as coach for another year.