Xabi Alonso Remains Tight-Lipped on Future Amid Speculation of Real Madrid Move
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Xabi Alonso, the current coach of Bayer Leverkusen, has chosen to keep silent on his future amidst rumors linking him to the Real Madrid managerial position. Despite reports suggesting he could replace Carlo Ancelotti, Alonso maintained that there is nothing new to report and emphasized his focus on finishing the season strong with Leverkusen, who are set to face Freiburg in their upcoming match. Alonso's successful tenure at Leverkusen, highlighted by an unbeaten Bundesliga season and multiple trophies last year, continues to fuel speculation about his next career move.
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Xabi Alonso declined to comment on rumors linking him to the Real Madrid job, maintaining his focus on his current role at Bayer Leverkusen.
Alonso previously played under Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid, adding context to the speculation about his potential move.
Leverkusen, under Alonso's leadership, had an unbeaten Bundesliga season last year, winning their first league title and the German Cup.
Despite not defending their title this season, Leverkusen aims to finish strong, with upcoming games against teams vying for European spots.
Nigerian forward Victor Boniface's availability for the next match is uncertain due to a thigh injury.
