Xabi Alonso remains a trainer: Leverkusen on championship course!
Xabi Alonso remains a trainer: Leverkusen on championship course!
Xabi Alonso remains coach of Bayer Leverkusen and will also sit on the bench next season. This was announced by the former world -class player during a press conference that took place before the home game against Hoffenheim. He initially spoke in German and then switched to English to clearly communicate his decision. Alonso, who took responsibility at Leverkusen in October 2022, not only led the team out of the sporting crisis, but also gave them the first championship in club history.
Under his direction, Bayer Leverkusen, which is at the top of the table this season, fought the Bundesliga perfectly with 51 competitive games without defeat. With a significant 5-0 win against Bremen, the team secured the championship on the 29th matchday. In addition, the team is in the DFB Cup semi-final against Düsseldorf and in the quarter-finals of the Europa League against West Ham United, which opens up the opportunity to do the double.whereabouts in the club and future prospects
Alonso is one of the most sought -after coaches in European football, especially after FC Bayern Munich has expressed his interest in finding a successor to Thomas Tuchel. Uli Hoeneß said that Bavaria would like to sign Alonso, but sees this as difficult. Despite these offers, Alonso clearly signaled that he feels in the right place at Bayer Leverkusen and is interested in long -term cooperation. A new contract was currently signed by 2026, with discussions about a possible extension in summer 2025.
Alonso's coaching career picked up speed after he was praised by his mentor José Mourinho in 2019. His expertise as a player among renowned coaches such as Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti is reflected in the further development of the Leverkusen style of play. Special transfers such as Granit Xhaka and Alejandro Grimaldo have given the stability and improvement, and players like Florian Wirtz and Jonathan Tah have developed strongly under his guidance.
Connection to the planning for the future is also clear, because Alonso is currently looking for a new house in Düsseldorf, which can be interpreted as another indication of his whereabouts and intentions. The decision to stay in Leverkusen is the result of intensive conversations with sports boss Simon Rolfes, the managing director Fernando Carro and Werner Wenning, whereby Alonso emphasized that the decision had grown organically.
with the possibility of being at the top of German football, and the chances of further titles are viewed not only as a trainer, but also as a key figure in the development of Bayer Leverkusen. The club has significantly promoted its climb under its leadership and shows that you can also be successful in the Bundesliga with the right philosophy.
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