Xabi Alonso says 'now not the time' to discuss future as Real Madrid eye Bayer Leverkusen boss

[ad_1] Bayer Leverkusen supervisor Xabi Alonso has chosen to sidestep hypothesis concerning a possible transfer to Actual Madrid, insisting the main target should stay on the season’s last stretch.

The 43-year-old Spaniard is among the many names reportedly being thought of as a alternative ought to Carlo Ancelotti depart the Bernabeu this summer time.

Alonso’s spectacular tenure at Leverkusen — which incorporates guiding them to an undefeated Bundesliga title and a German Cup win in his first full season – has made him a scorching managerial prospect throughout Europe.

Regardless of the mounting rumours, Alonso remained tight-lipped when requested about his future throughout his newest press convention.

“It’s not a great time to debate the longer term. We’re at an important second within the season.

“I don’t need to discuss hypothesis and rumours. [I understand] that that is occurring, however what’s extra essential to me is what’s occurring proper now.”

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At the moment, Leverkusen path Bayern Munich by six factors with simply 5 video games remaining within the Bundesliga marketing campaign, leaving no room for distractions as they push for an additional robust end and back-to-back titles.

Membership CEO Fernando Carro additionally weighed in on the rumours a few Madrid transfer, including that Alonso feels “snug” on the membership and is already concerned in planning for subsequent season.

In the meantime, Jurgen Klopp – one other supervisor linked with Actual Madrid – seems unlikely to return to the sidelines any time quickly. His agent, Marc Kosicke, informed Sky Germany on Friday: “Jurgen may be very completely satisfied together with his new function as head of worldwide soccer at Purple Bull.”

As for Alonso, this isn’t the primary time he’s been related with high golf equipment. Final 12 months, he was linked with managerial vacancies at Actual Madrid, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich.

A adorned participant in his personal proper, Alonso loved a stellar six-year run with Actual Madrid between 2009 and 2014, successful each La Liga and the Champions League.