On X, Christian Falk has verified that Max Eberl and Roberto De Zerbi exchanged messages on the manager’s position at Bayern Munich.
The Bavarians are in discussions with other contenders in case Xabi Alonso turns down their offer.
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The Brighton and Hove Albion manager is also seen as a favourite by Liverpool, as Richard Hughes once tried to sign him for Bournemouth.
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Bayern and Xabi Alonso are not close.
Florian Plettenberg has stated that our former midfield player is bound for Bayern should he depart Leverkusen in the summer, but it appears that this scenario is unlikely to come to pass.
That’s not to say it’s not feasible, of course, but for the time being, we will continue to compete for the 42-year-old’s signature.
Alonso, Falk, and De Zerbi
Manager of Bayer Leverkusen Xabi Alonso (Image courtesy of Thomas Kienzle/AFP via Getty Images))
While some of Europe’s best teams are vying for Alonso’s services, the key question that still needs to be answered is where his mind is at.
When Carlo Ancelotti’s contract expires in 2026, is there a chance that managing Real Madrid will be an appealing prospect?
