The German champion, winner of the German Cup and Supercup in 2024, accessed the Spanish request to terminate prematurely at the end of this season the contract which was initially running until the summer of 2026.
Bayer 04 will announce the name of his successor to the post of chief coach. “”With Xabi Alonso, we wrote, just by winning the championship without defeat, a successful story as there have never been in German football “, said Werner Wenningpresident of Bayer. “As a coach, he was an excellent ambassador at any time, both for our club and for the entire Bundesliga. We are very grateful to Xabi Alonso.“
For Xabi Alonso, his departure from Leverkusen marks the end of the fabulous first chapter of his career as a professional coach. “”I am very grateful to Bayer 04 Leverkusen, to my players and the staff, to all the collaborators of the club, without forgetting the fantastic supporters. Our success was the result of an exceptional team performance“, emphasizes Alonso.
“This club, which gave me exceptional confidence, deserves to win the German championship for the first time. My thanks and my affection go to all those who have helped make this triumph a reality, including the victory of the Cup in Berlin“, Adds the Spaniard.”Bayer 04 is ready for the future. The positive path will continue and I will follow it with interest.”
It remains to be seen where the former midfielder will go. The most likely destination is to take over from Carlo Ancelotti On the Real Madrid bench.
