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Real Madrid: a former club legend lined up to succeed Xabi Alonso

Just hours before a decisive clash against Manchester City, Xabi Alonso's future at Real Madrid appears more uncertain than ever. The former midfielder is likely fighting for his job: anything less than a victory could prove fatal, especially after the worrying defeat to Celta (0-2). In Spain, rumors are already swirling about his potential successor, with names like Alvaro Arbeloa, Zinedine Zidane, Santiago Solari, and even Jürgen Klopp being mentioned repeatedly.

According to AS, another candidate is gaining momentum: Raúl González, 48. Since his departure from Castilla, the Madrid icon is a free agent and enjoys a unique status at the club—his profile as a true club man is winning over the board. His return to the first-team bench would be both a symbolic and a strategic move.

Other sources even suggest a verbal agreement has already been reached between Real Madrid and Jürgen Klopp, who is ready to step in should Alonso make an immediate exit. The match against City could therefore mark a major turning point behind the scenes at the Merengues.