Is Real Madrid bidding farewell to Xabi Alonso? Bayer Leverkusen unveils an unexpected twist in the Spanish coach's contract!
The CEO of Bayer Leverkusen, Fernando Caro, has made a surprising revelation about Spanish coach Xabi Alonso's contract, hinting at a potential departure to his former clubs, particularly Real Madrid or Liverpool. Despite reports of a specific release clause, Caro stated in an interview with "talk Sport" radio that there isn't a formal provision in Alonso's contract.
Caro emphasized the strong relationship between the club and Alonso, expressing confidence in the seriousness of Bayer Leverkusen. When questioned about the absence of a release clause, Caro asserted, "No, but we don’t need a release clause. We have a very good relationship with Xavi, and he knows that we are a serious club."
Addressing concerns about player satisfaction, Caro remarked, "At the end of the day, we will not force anyone to stay if they do not want to. We want them to feel happy and satisfied with us to the point that they just want to stay, and that is our goal."
While there may not be a formal agreement on paper, Caro acknowledged the existence of informal understandings, stating, "There is nothing on paper, but sometimes agreements that are not written on paper are agreements too, and we know that if he needs to make a move in the future, we will be able to talk to each other."
In conclusion, Caro expressed optimism about Alonso's continued tenure at Bayer Leverkusen, saying, "I hope we do not need to do this because he will stay and be happy at Leverkusen."