09.05.2025 15:40
The Spanish coach Xabi Alonso, who manages Bayer Leverkusen, has announced that he will leave the club at the end of the season. Xabi Alonso is expected to take over as head coach of Real Madrid.
Spanish coach Xabi Alonso, who manages Bundesliga team Bayer Leverkusen, is bidding farewell to the German club at the end of the season. The young coach Xabi Alonso announced the news of his departure at a press conference held before the Borussia Dortmund match.
'MY LAST 2 MATCHES AT LEVERKUSEN'
In his statement, Alonso said, "The club and I have agreed that the matches against Dortmund and Mainz will be my last two matches at Bayer Leverkusen. I am grateful to Bayer Leverkusen, my players, the coaching staff, all the club's employees, and most importantly, the wonderful fans. Thank you."
HE WON THE FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP
The 40-year-old coach brought Bayer Leverkusen its first Bundesliga championship in history last season, ending Bayern Munich's 11-year reign. Xabi Alonso has guaranteed that the German team will finish the league in second place this season.
HE IS GOING TO REAL MADRID
Meanwhile, Xabi Alonso is expected to move to Real Madrid. The Spanish press reported that an agreement was reached in discussions between Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid officials, and it was stated that Xabi Alonso would be officially announced after Carlo Ancelotti's imminent announcement of his departure from the club at the end of the season.