Bayer Leverkusen has confirmed that manager Xabi Alonso will leave the club at the end of the season.
Alonso was a relatively unknown managerial commodity when he agreed to join -Leverkusen in 2022, only after taking the helm of Royedad’s B -team B before moving to Germany, but he lost little time by reputation for himself.
The ex -Migcampista inspired a triumph of the unbeaten Bundesliga last season and was publicly tried on several of the most important parts of Europe. Bayern of Munich and Liverpool were rejected but long -term admirers Real Madrid He kept his vision firmly in hiring the Spanish this summer.
Carlo Ancelotti is expected to leave Madrid at the end of the season and it was reported on Friday that Alonso had already agreed on a three -year contract with the Spanish side.
A possible step in Madrid has now approached a closer step with the confirmation that Alonso will abandon his role as Leverkusen’s manager this summer, 12 months before his contract expires.
“Ten very much thanks to Bayer 04 Leverkusen, my players and staff, all club employees and, finally, fantastic fans,” said Alonso. “Our success was the result of a prominent performance of the team.
“This club, which showed exceptional confidence in me, was very deserving of the German League title for the first time. My gratitude and admiration goes to everyone who helped to make this triumph occur, including the victory of DFB Pokal in Berlin. Bayer 04 is ready for the future. The positive path will continue and I will be excited to continue.”
