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[Saba Sports News] According to Spanish media reports, Xabi Alonso’s contract contains a termination fee clause. If Real Madrid wants to invite him to coach, they will need to pay money. Rumors of Alonso taking over the Real Madrid head coaching position have persisted for a long time, and now the buzz has grown louder. If Carlo Ancelotti is expected to step down at the end of the season as widely anticipated, Alonso will be the top candidate to succeed him. It is reported that Bayer Leverkusen has an agreement with Alonso that if any club he played for extends an invitation, the German club will not impose obstacles on his contract. However, this does not mean he will be released for free. Real Madrid must still pay Bayer Leverkusen the termination fee to secure Alonso’s services. The exact amount varies widely, with media reports ranging from 8 million euros to recent German reports of 15 million euros. However, it is certain that Real Madrid will not only need to pay the termination fees for Ancelotti’s remaining year-long contract but also prepare a significant compensation package for Alonso’s arrival. What are Real Madrid fans’ thoughts on this?