Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed supervisor Xabi Alonso will go away the membership on the finish of the season.
Alonso was a comparatively unknown managerial commodity when he agreed to hitch Leverkusen in 2022, having solely taken the helm of Actual Sociedad’s B staff previous to his transfer to Germany, however he wasted little time making a status for himself.
The previous midfielder impressed an unbeaten Bundesliga triumph final season and was publicly courted by quite a few Europe’s high sides. Bayern Munich and Liverpool have been rejected however long-term admirers Actual Madrid stored their sights set firmly on hiring the Spaniard this summer season.
Carlo Ancelotti is anticipated to go away Madrid on the finish of the season and it was reported on Friday that Alonso had already agreed a three-year contract with the Spanish facet.
A possible transfer to Madrid has now moved one step nearer with affirmation that Alonso will step down from his position as Leverkusen supervisor this summer season, 12 months earlier than his contract expires.
“I owe nice because of Bayer 04 Leverkusen, my gamers and workers, all the workers of the membership and final however not least the incredible followers,” Alonso stated. “Our success was the results of an excellent staff efficiency.
“This membership, who confirmed distinctive belief in me, very a lot deserved to win the German league title for the primary time. My thanks and admiration go to all people who helped to make this triumph occur together with the DFB Pokal win in Berlin. Bayer 04 are prepared for the long run. The optimistic path will proceed and I might be excited to observe it.”
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