Alonso Advised to Decline Liverpool's Offer and Await Real Madrid Opportunity

Xabi Alonso is currently in the midst of a managerial tug-of-war as he contemplates his next career move. With Jurgen Klopp's impending departure from Liverpool, Alonso has emerged as a leading candidate to succeed him at Anfield.

Alonso's impressive tenure at Bayer Leverkusen has thrust him into the spotlight of several top European clubs. His ability to guide Leverkusen to the top of the Bundesliga has not only captured the attention of Liverpool but has also sparked interest from Bayern Munich, who are also in search of a new manager as Thomas Tuchel's tenure will come to an end in June.

Reiner Calmund, former Leverkusen chief, believes that Xabi Alonso should resist the temptation to immediately return to Liverpool and instead focus on furthering his learning curve at Bayer Leverkusen. Calmund suggests that Alonso should wait for the potential departure of Carlo Ancelotti from Real Madrid before making a decision.

Calmund expressed his opinion when asked about Alonso potentially joining Liverpool, stating, "I don't think Alonso would do that. Of course, it is a good option. Alonso won the Champions League with Liverpool and he won the championship three times with Bayern. There is no doubt that these are extremely interesting employers. We also have to wait and see what happens at Real Madrid, whether Ancelotti might quit sooner. As his agent, I wouldn't necessarily advise him to go to Liverpool as Klopp's successor. I would recommend that he stay in Leverkusen for another year or two and then maybe replace Ancelotti."

Calmund further insisted that Alonso would stay at Leverkusen next season, adding: "There is a lot of writing going on. You shouldn't believe everything. I don't want to be the dream dancer here, but I firmly assume that Alonso will be the coach at Leverkusen next season. He won everything as a player, including the Champions League with Real Madrid. Ancelotti has extended his contract with Los Blancos. There is no danger at the moment."

Despite the strong appeal of a potential return to Liverpool, experienced voices are advising Xabi Alonso to take a more cautious approach and consider the long-term trajectory of his career, rather than giving in to immediate temptations. As the managerial carousel keeps turning, Alonso stands at a crucial intersection. However, for the time being, he remains fully committed to Bayer Leverkusen, who are experiencing a remarkable run of 35 unbeaten games and leading the charge for the Bundesliga title. His immediate focus is on the upcoming match against Wolfsburg on Sunday evening.

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