Alonso goes, Fabregas comes? Bayer Leverkusen's coaching future!

Alonso goes, Fabregas comes? Bayer Leverkusen's coaching future!

On July 15, Xabi Alonso is presented as the new trainer of Real Madrid in the legendary Estadio Bernabeu. This information, which was published by Spanish journalist Roberto Goméz in the program "Eldesmarque Madrugada", caused a sensation in the football world. But while Alonso competes with his new challenge, Bayer Leverkusen is preparing for his departure. Sports boss Simon Rolfes in particular emphasizes the need to prepare for various eventualities.

CESC Fabregas is brought into conversation for Alonsos' successor. The 37-year-old coach of Como 1907 drew attention to himself with his achievements in Serie A. According to Image there was a two-hour meeting between Fabregas and representatives of Bayer Leverkusen in a hotel in Como. In this exchange, the focus was on getting to know each other and discussing possible perspectives.

The Spanish connection in Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen could continue the path of an Iberian trainer with Fabregas. This could be favored by the fact that Spanish has almost become an official language in Leverkusen. Fernando Carro, the managing director, and several employees in the supervisor are Spaniards. In addition, players like Alejandro Grimaldo, Exequiel Palacios and Piero Hincapie also speak Spanish. These linguistic and cultural connections could also attract fabregas.

fabregas ’commitment to the Italian club Como 1907, where he also has a small share, shows his ambitions as a trainer. It is not only associated with Leverkusen, but also as a hot candidate for the successor of Marco Rose at RB Leipzig. In addition, he also had contacts with AS Roma and AC Milan, which underlines its market value in European football. Carlalberto Ludi, Como's sports director, expressed that the future is planned with Fabregas, but no options are excluded.

Xabi Alonso's success story in Leverkusen

Xabi Alonso took over the coaching position at Bayer Leverkusen on October 5, 2022 and immediately left a sustainable impression. In the 2023/24 season, Leverkusen was the first team in Bundesliga history to stay without defeat for a whole season. This resulted in the first championship in club history, supported by an average point value of 2.2, which characterizes it as one of the most successful coaches in the Bundesliga. Under Alonso's leadership, the Rhinelanders not only won the Bundesliga, but also the DFB Cup and the Supercup in 2024.

The impressive statistics show that Leverkusen not only scored 89 goals in this turbulent period, but also remained undefeated in a row. With a total number of 90 points last season, the team set up a new club record. In 131 competitive games as a trainer, Alonso achieved 85 victories, 29 draws and 17 defeats, which increases his profit rate to 67 percent.

The shadows that fall on Bayer Leverkusen are clearly noticeable when the club is preparing for the possible changes in the leadership. The coming weeks could be crucial for the association whether Fabregas can actually become the new man on the sidelines.