{"id":132056,"date":"2023-10-11T18:07:25","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T18:07:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/?p=132056"},"modified":"2023-10-11T18:07:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T18:07:25","slug":"high-flying-bayer-leverkusen-manager-xabi-alonso-has-clause-that-only-three-clubs-can-activate-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/lifestyle\/high-flying-bayer-leverkusen-manager-xabi-alonso-has-clause-that-only-three-clubs-can-activate-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"High-flying Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso 'has clause that only three clubs can activate' | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
BAYER LEVERKUSEN manager Xabi Alonso has a release clause in his contract that only three clubs can activate, according to reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Spaniard has taken his side to the Bundesliga summit after seven games this season.<\/p>\n Leverkusen lead the way ahead of Stuttgart and reigning champions Bayern Munich after picking up six wins and one draw.<\/p>\n His success is likely to attract attention but Leverkusen are hopeful of keeping ahold of the former midfielder, who is under contract until 2026.<\/p>\n However, Bild report three clubs could activate a release clause in his contract – Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.<\/p>\n Alonso, 41, played for all three clubs during his career and won silverware with each, including the Champions League at Liverpool.<\/p>\n The report adds the trio of clubs will only be able to activate the clause from next summer.<\/p>\n Fortunately for Leverkusen, none of the three clubs are expected to change manager anytime soon, with Klopp under contract at Liverpool until 2026.<\/p>\n Thomas Tuchel only took charge at Bayern earlier this year, and while Carlo Ancelotti came under pressure for not winning a trophy with Real last season, his position at the club is still safe.<\/p>\n Alonso was believed to be on the radar of Tottenham in the summer before they appointed instant fan-favourite Ange Postecoglou.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS<\/strong><\/p>\n He reacted to the speculation by stating he was fully committed to Leverkusen.<\/p>\n Alonso said: "I've been in football for many years, rumours are normal but we still have a lot to achieve.<\/p>\n "That's why my head is 100 per cent here for the last few months.<\/p>\n "And my head is also 100 per cent here for next season."<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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