Real Madrid have been reportedly told to pay pay €8 million to secure the signature of Xabi Alonso from Bayern Leverkusen as Carlo Ancelotti continues to be linked with an exit.
Madrid’s performances this season have seen Ancelotti’s position as the manager under the spotlight. Various reports have claimed Real Madrid are willing to let go the Italian tactician despite their huge success last season.
Tipped to replace Ancelotti as Madrid’s manager is Xabi Alonso. The former Liverpool midfielder has impressed at Bayern Leverkusen and Madrid are hoping he can switch clubs in the summer.
Carlo Ancelotti has been tipped to leave Real Madrid in the summer (Photo by Dennis Agyeman / AFP7 via Getty Images)
Alonso has a gentlemen’s agreement in his Bayer Leverkusen contract which will allow him to join one of his former clubs.
The value of the clause has been reported to be around the €10-12 million mark.
Recent report from COPE has now claimed Real Madrid could secure Alonso’s release for €8 million. This is a figure that may seem tempting to Real Madrid considering the fact that earlier reports were pegging a much higher amount.
Having notably won the Bundesliga title with Leverkusen last season, Alonso is reportedly willing to make the big move to Madrid, a club where he shone brightly as a player.
The arrival of Alonso at Madrid might also see the club make some huge move in the transfer window. Various report have claimed the likes of Florian Wirtz might be tempted to join the Madrid project.
Ancelotti currently have a huge task of saving Madrid’s season as the Los Blancos face Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final.
