The 2023-24 season has been one of success for Xabi Alonso and Bayer Leverkusen. With the Spaniard on his bench, the Werkself managed to put an end to eleven seasons of Bayern Munich’s hegemony in the Bundesliga. As a bonus, the Pillendrehers, newly crowned German champions, also reached the final of the Europa League, where they had to lose against Atalanta, despite everything seizing the title of vice-champions in C3 .
Thanks to his remarkable work with the German team, Alonso’s popularity skyrocketed, and his name was circulated by Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. After declining an approach from the Rekordmeister, the former midfielder nevertheless remains an option considered by the Madrilenians for the future.
Alonso wants to leave Leverkusen
According to Eurosport Spainthe 43-year-old tactician, under contract with Leverkusen until June 2026, is now considering leaving at the end of the season. The 2010 world champion would have informed his management of his desire to take on a new challenge.
The Spanish media reports that the Basque coach would prioritize the position of coach at Real Madrid, news which would not have failed to seduce the leaders of the White House, currently facing a delicate start to the season under Carlo Ancelotti.
Indeed, the reigning Spanish and European champion occupies second place in La Liga, six points behind Barça, leader of the standings, and one game less. In the Champions League, the Castilian club is in 18th place in the League phase, synonymous with the play-offs.