Breaking: Xabi Alonso tells Bayer Leverkusen he will leave at the end of the season
According to Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg, Xabi Alonso has told Bayer Leverkusen he will leave the club at the end of the season officially. Alonso expected to announce his decision soon.
Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso has told the club he will leave at the end of the season, according to Sky in Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg. It is expected that former legendary midfielder will become the new Real Madrid boss as Carlo Ancelotti set to depart the Bernabeu at the end of the season for Brasil.
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The former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder could announce his Leverkusen exit at his press conference today.
Under Xabi Alonso, Bayer Leverkusen has achieved historic success. In the 2023-2024 season, he guided the club to their first-ever Bundesliga title, completing the league campaign unbeaten—a feat unprecedented in Bundesliga history. They also secured the DFB-Pokal in 2024, achieving an unbeaten domestic double.
In the 2024-2025 season, while they finished second in the Bundesliga, they began the season by winning the DFL-Supercup. Across his tenure, Alonso has maintained a high win percentage and overseen remarkable football, solidifying his reputation as one of Europe's top managers.
