Even though a few weeks ago his future appeared to be heading away from the Bernabéu, things have now changed and the Basque midfielder is closer than he was before his injury to signing a new deal.
Ancelotti is, in footballing terms, in love with Xabi, whom he calls 'The Professor'. He sees him as an extension of himself on the pitch, and if he was a crucial member of the team before, Khedira’s injury has now made him indispensible.
The ball is in Xabi’s court
Alonso’s requests remain the same. A two-year deal and a pay rise which sees him take a step up the salary ladder at the club. The club knows what his demands are and it now has to sit down with the player.
Mourinho is waiting for him, but Madrid wants to keep him. Despite being 32 in June, his persistent groin problem, as well as the players brought in and those yet to arrive, Xabi remains indispensible. He wants his new contract to reflect how the club values his contribution on the pitch.
0 comments:
Post a Comment