Xabi Alonso Commits to Bayer Leverkusen: Bundesliga’s Rising Star Coach
Leverkusen, German (BERITAPOLITIK.ONLINE) — In a move that has sent ripples across the footballing world, Xabi Alonso has declared his allegiance to Bayer Leverkusen, confirming his tenure as their coach at least until the forthcoming season.
The announcement comes on the back of an extraordinary performance by Xabi Alonso, guiding Leverkusen to an undefeated streak across all competitions and positioning them as serious contenders for the Bundesliga title. Additionally, the German club has advanced to the quarter-finals of the Europa League and finds itself in the semi-finals of the DFB Pokal.
“I’ve had discussions with the Bayer Leverkusen management, and I’ve informed them of my decision to stay and continue coaching at this club,” said Xabi in a statement reported by Fabrizio Romano on Friday, March 29, 2024.
Xabi admits to giving considerable thought to his future and believes that remaining at Leverkusen is the best decision for him at this juncture.
“I am immensely grateful to Bayer and all the club’s executives, players, supporters… I feel that staying together is the right decision,” added the former Liverpool and Real Madrid player.
Xabi’s outstanding performance this season has inevitably linked him with Liverpool and Bayern Munich. Both clubs are poised to search for new coaches as their current ones are set to depart at the end of the season.
Jurgen Klopp has already announced his resignation from Liverpool, while Bayern Munich will part ways with Thomas Tuchel.
However, both clubs will need to wait if they harbor intentions of securing Xabi Alonso at least until the 2025 season.
In 2025, Xabi Alonso’s release clause will become active. This means that interested teams could recruit him if they are willing to meet his release clause, valued at 15 million euros.
Xabi Alonso’s commitment to Bayer Leverkusen not only cements his position as one of the rising stars in coaching but also underscores the club’s ambition to compete at the highest level of European football. As the footballing world eagerly anticipates the unfolding drama of the coming seasons, one thing is certain – Xabi Alonso’s tenure at Bayer Leverkusen promises to be an enthralling chapter in the beautiful game’s narrative.
