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Recently-sacked Real Madrid manager already approached by Bundesliga outfit – report
Xabi Alonso’s dismissal has caused an uproar in the world of football, with many figures within the footballing fraternity, including Thierry Henry, criticising Real Madrid’s decision.
It appears Alonso has become a cult hero of sorts, with many believing that he was wronged by the club. Nevertheless, less than a week after his departure, Alonso has already become a hot prospect in the managerial market.
Eintracht Frankfurt approach Alonso
According to SportBILD, Eintracht Frankfurt have already established first contacts with Xabi Alonso, just days after his Real Madrid dismissal.
It appears the Bundesliga outfit are keen on appointing Alonso as their next manager after parting ways with coach Dino Toppmoller.
Regarded as one of the top teams in the Bundesliga, Eintracht have endured a slow start to the season and are currently in seventh position in the league table.
This has led to the exit of Toppmoller, with Eintracht keen on replacing the former Bayern youth coach with Xabi Alonso.
The report adds that Eintracht’s sporting CEO, Markus Krosche, wants to meet Xabi Alonso, who is currently relaxing on vacation after being sacked by Real Madrid.
This is a clear sign of intent from the Eagles, who are eager to have Alonso return to the Bundesliga, having previously enjoyed immense success at Bayer Leverkusen.
As for Real Madrid, the immediate focus on Alonso’s future suggests the Spaniard remains one of the hottest prospects in the managerial market and it appears teams are more than willing to overlook his short-period at Santiago Bernabeu.
Real Madrid themselves, of course, are finding potential managerial options for next season, with a recent report suggesting that top target Jurgen Klopp could be willing to leave Red Bull.
According to TeamTalk, Real Madrid have joined the growing list of clubs monitoring Gabriel Rajkovic, a 15-year-old winger whose rapid development at Valerenga has already attracted attention from several of Europe’s leading sides.
The Merengues are known for keeping an eye on exciting young talent across the globe and it seems that Rajkovic’s exploits in Norway, with the first team, have alerted them.
Real Madrid keeping tabs on Rajkovic
As per the report, Real Madrid are among a host of clubs closely following the progress of the young forward.
Rajkovic holds both Norwegian and Serbian nationality and has emerged as one of the most promising young players in Norway.
His development has not gone unnoticed, with Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund also understood to be monitoring him.
However, at this point, it is Arsenal and Chelsea, who are understood to be leading the charge for Rajkovic, having compiled a detailed dossier on the teenage prodigy after extensive scouting.
On top of that, the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have all watched Rajkovic in recent weeks.
Real Madrid could therefore face significant competition if they decide to step up their interest in a player who has already made an impression at senior level.
Making an impact at just 15
Rajkovic was handed a promotion to the Valerenga first-team squad in January earlier this year, when he was only 14 years old.
Following that, he signed a new contract with the club in March, when he turned 15, committing to the club until 2028.
Despite being only 15, the winger has already begun gaining experience in first-team football. In all, he has made 14 senior appearances for the Norwegian outfit, scoring three and assisting one goal.
Rajkovic has also represented Norway Under-16s, making two appearances and scoring once despite being younger than many of his teammates.
Those numbers become more impressive when his age and stage of development are taken into account.
Real Madrid have built a reputation for identifying young talent well before players reach their peak, and Rajkovic has now emerged as another name on their scouting radar.
But given the number of clubs in the race, signing the teenage wonderkid will not be easy.
Samuel
January 18, 2026 at 5:18 pm
Real Madrid should not go for klopp, it will the same case as carlo Anceloti, what they should ask themselves why is it that cesc fabrigass is developing every young player he gets from real academy to a desirable figures?