Listen to the article
Real Madrid legend Fernando Morientes believes Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso has the managerial qualities to replace Carlo Ancelotti as Real Madrid manager.
The Los Blancos are reportedly looking to replace Carlo Ancelotti after a relatively disappointing season at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Speaking with bet365, the former Spanish international stated that Alonso’s achievement with Leverkusen has prepared him for the big task.
“I have enormous affection for Xabi Alonso because he’s been my teammate and a personal friend.
Read Also: AFCON U-20: Kenya Not Afraid Of Flying Eagles, Morocco, Tunisia –Ochieng
“I have enormous respect for him as a coach because I think what he’s achieved isn’t easy, and the steps he’s taken have been very accurate and doing exactly what you should do.
“First, start with the youth teams, develop, take a little further step forward, and then move on to professional football. He’s accomplished all those steps and done very well.
“What he did last year at Leverkusen isn’t easy. He’s an option for Real Madrid. For me, the option I like most, obviously, is at home. You don’t need to spend anything at all.
“You’re more than ready. He’s a leader and he’s out of the ordinary. I think he’d be a perfect fit on the Real Madrid bench.”
