Xabi Alonso will no longer be the Bayer Leverkusen coach next season. The four-three-year-old Spaniard arrived on the bench of the German club in 2022 confirmed this Friday that he would leave his post at the end of this season. Not a big surprise for those who allowed Bayer to win his very first title of champion in the Bundesliga last year, since he was insisted on the side of Real Madrid.
If it is still necessary to wait a little to ensure the arrival of the former midfielder on the side of the Bernabeu in place of Carlo Ancelotti, the fact remains that the end of his adventure with Leverkusen is now activated. After announcing the news to his staff and his players on Friday morning, he made public information a little later during the day.
“The club and I have reached an agreement this week so that the last two games were my last two as a Bayer coachhe explained at a press conference. It's a highlight in emotions. I felt it was time to do it. »» On the other hand, radio silence for the rest: “I wouldn't talk about the future. »»
Bayer thanks his coach
Xabi Alonso wants to enjoy the time he has in Bayer, just to finish the work. “We still have a home game and it will be an opportunity for me and some players to enjoy one last time to be all together. It will be touching. In a press release published on its site, Bayer Leverkusen wanted to pay tribute to its future ex-coach by listing their common successes. The title of German champion but also the cup victories and supercup in 2024.
He also validated the fact that he had agreed to release Xabi Alonso before the end of his contract (until 2026), leaving the Spanish to say more about his future in due time. A chapter closes for Xabi Alonso. Another should quickly open up to Real Madrid.