Former Real Madrid manager Bernd Schuster has provided advice to Xabi Alonso, emphasizing the importance of careful consideration in his managerial career decisions.
With reported interest from Liverpool and Bayern Munich, Schuster cautions Alonso to weigh his options thoughtfully.
Currently, Alonso is on the brink of achieving a significant milestone with Bayer Leverkusen, as they aim to secure their first-ever Bundesliga title.
With Leverkusen establishing a commanding ten-point lead over Bayern Munich, Alonso’s managerial prowess is evident, further complicating his decision-making process regarding potential offers from other clubs.
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Schuster said:
“Xabi’s situation reminds me of a similar situation I was in a few years ago.”
“Back then, I coached my team Getafe into the European Cup [UEFA Cup] and then went to Real Madrid.
Afterwards I thought to myself that I would have liked to have played with Getafe as a smaller club in the European Cup.
“This was the first time in Europe for this club in its history and would therefore have been a very nice story. So, it’s hard to decide.
“I would understand Xabi in every decision he makes. But what I can say for sure is that sometimes you have to be careful not to want everything too quickly.
“As a young coach you still have a lot to learn. And if, like Xabi, you already have your own team that he has strongly brought together and developed, it is also a really interesting task to go one step further with this team.”
Bernd Schuster‘s managerial tenure at Real Madrid from 2007 to 2008 followed a notable period of success in La Liga with Getafe.
