The world and European champion Xabi Alonso, 39, is about to jump back into the spotlight of big football.
The years of apprenticeship seem to be over, Alonso is considered to be one of the greatest promises of the European coaching scene.
In Spain, his acquittal was recently overturned in tax proceedings and the process could be reopened.
His wife's shop in San Sebastián closed a few months ago due to deficits.
The right moment to move on.
The second career could start in Mönchengladbach. A coup in which the Bundesliga club has no illusions.