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Alejandro Grimaldo, a defender for Benfica, is expected to remain in Germany despite interest from Tottenham thanks in large part to Xabi Alonso’s influence in Bayer Leverkusen’s completion of a summer agreement for him.
Spurs have maintained interest in Alonso despite the fact that he has already denied rumors that he would leave the Bundesliga club this summer.According to Mirror Football, chairman Daniel Levy has authorized paying the manager’s release clause.
As the club did not consider Julian Nagelsmann for the managerial job, Ryan Mason will remain in charge of the team through the end of the current campaign as they continue to keep an eye on former Liverpool player Alonso for the long-term position.
Xabi Alonso played a pivotal role in Bayer Leverkusen completing a summer deal for Benfica defender Alejandro Grimaldo – an indicator that he will stay in Germany amid interest from Tottenham.
Alonso has already refuted suggestions that he could leave the Bundesliga club this summer but Spurs have continued to hold an interest in his appointment. Mirror Football reported that chairman Daniel Levy had given the green light to paying the manager’s release clause .
Julian Nagelsmann will not become the next Spurs boss as the club have not considered him for their managerial vacancy, with Ryan Mason expected to be in charge until the end of the season as they continue to monitor former Liverpool midfielder Alonso for the long-term position.
Antonio Conte was sacked in March, with his assistant Cristian Stellini taking over on an interim basis. However, Stellini was dismissed following Tottenham’s 6-1 defeat at Newcastle last month and the club’s search for a new permanent boss continues.
With former boss Mauricio Pochettino going to Chelsea and Nagelsmann not being involved in the race, the pressure has cranked up on Spurs and Levy to make the correct appointment. Despite their interest in Alonso, securing the former midfielder could prove tricky.
“I’ve been in football for many years, Alonso said earlier this month. “Rumours are normal but we still have a lot to achieve. That’s why my head is 100 percent here for the last few months. And my head is also 100 percent here for next season.”