Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso is under pressure to make a decision on his future as the Bundesliga club prepare for life without the Spaniard.
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Alonso linked with Real Madrid moveCoach yet to make a decision on futureClub put Spaniard under pressureFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
After guiding Leverkusen to a first ever Bundesliga title as well as DFB-Pokal success and a Europa League final, Alonso snubbed interest from Liverpool and Madrid in order to stay at the German club. However, the ex-midfielder continues to be linked with other clubs and it is not clear where his future lies.
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The reigning Bundesliga champions have been left "paralysed" by the uncertainty, reports, and the board are pressing the 43-year-old to make a decision. With Carlo Ancelotti under pressure at Real Madrid, the Spanish giants are expected to bring in a new coach this summer and Alonso is regarded as their favourite candidate.
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Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro confirmed recently that a "gentlemen's agreement" is in place that would allow Alonso to leave at the end of the season. Now, though, the directors are pushing him to make a decision this week so that, should he go, they can search for another coach.
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Leverkusen have virtually no hope of winning the Bundesliga title, with Bayern Munich set to get the crown back this weekend.