Xabi Alonso’s Potential Move to Real Madrid: Clarifying Release Clause and Future Plans”

Recent reports suggested that it would cost Real Madrid up to €18 million to secure the services of Xabi Alonso as their head coach, citing a rumored release clause in his contract with Bayer Leverkusen. However, Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro has shed light on the situation, clarifying the nature of Alonso’s contract and the possibility of his departure.

In an interview with talkSPORT, Carro addressed the speculation surrounding Alonso’s release clause, stating, “No, but you don’t need a clause. We have a very good relationship with Xabi. At the end of the day, we’re not going to force someone to stay if he doesn’t want to.”

Carro emphasized the club’s objective of ensuring Alonso is content and happy with Bayer Leverkusen. While there might not be a specific release clause on paper, Carro acknowledged the existence of unwritten agreements, suggesting that if Alonso were to consider a move in the future, discussions between the parties would be possible.

Xabi Alonso has been making a significant impact as Bayer Leverkusen’s manager, guiding the team to the top of the Bundesliga table with an impressive record of 17 games played and no losses. His success has naturally attracted attention, and he’s considered a strong candidate to take over the managerial role at Real Madrid in the upcoming season.

As the managerial landscape evolves, the future plans of Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid will likely become clearer in the coming months.