Real Madrid: a former club legend ready to succeed Xabi Alonso
A few hours before the decisive clash against Manchester City, Xabi Alonso’s future at Real Madrid seems more uncertain than ever. The former midfielder is probably fighting for his position: anything less than a victory could prove fatal, especially after the worrying defeat against Celta (0-2). Rumors are already circulating in Spain about his possible successor, and names such as Álvaro Arbeloa, Zinedine Zidane, Santiago Solari and even Jürgen Klopp are repeatedly mentioned.
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According to AS, another candidate is gaining momentum: Raúl González, 48 years old. Since his departure from Castilla, the Madrid icon is a free agent and enjoys a unique status in the club: his profile as a true club man is conquering the board. His return to the first team bench would be a symbolic and strategic move at the same time.
Other sources even suggest that a verbal agreement has already been reached between Real Madrid and Jürgen Klopp, who is willing to intervene should Alonso leave immediately. Therefore, the game against City could mark an important turning point behind the scenes for the meringues.