Alonso Quiet on Leverkusen Future amid Real Madrid Links
Xabi Alonso kept his cards close to his chest when questioned about his future as Bayer Leverkusen boss as the Spaniard on Friday declined to comment on reports linking him to the Real Madrid job.
Spanish media have reported that Alonso is a frontrunner to replace Carlo Ancelotti at Real if the Italian leaves the LaLiga club after a poor season despite having one more year on his contract.
Alonso previously played under Ancelotti at Real, where he spent five seasons, helping the Spanish club win the Champions League after a gap of 12 years before moving to Bayern Munich.
“My future? Nothing new to say, the answer remains the same. We have to wait,” Alonso told reporters ahead of Sunday’s trip to Freiburg.
“Communication with the club is still good. There is clarity between everyone.”
Alonso became hot property last season when he guided Leverkusen to an unbeaten Bundesliga season as they won their first league title in the club’s history while also lifting the German Cup and reaching the Europa League final.
