Xabi Alonso Bids Farewell to Bayer Leverkusen After Historic Triumphs
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Xabi Alonso, the successful coach of Bayer Leverkusen, has announced his departure at the end of the season. His tenure saw the club achieve a historic double, winning the Bundesliga and the German Cup without a single loss in the league. Despite a challenging third season, Alonso expressed pride in the development of the team and himself as a coach. Speculation links him to the Real Madrid job next season.
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Xabi Alonso will leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season after three years.
Under Alonso, Leverkusen won the Bundesliga and the German Cup, achieving an unbeaten league season.
The decision to leave was mutual, with Alonso's contract originally set to expire in 2026.
Alonso's first season saw the team rise from the relegation zone to a top-six finish.
The second season was historic, marked by winning the double and reaching the Europa League final.
The third season was challenging, with Leverkusen finishing as runners-up to Bayern Munich and exiting early from the Champions League and German Cup.
Alonso expressed satisfaction with the development of the team and his own growth as a coach.
There is speculation that Alonso might take up the coaching position at Real Madrid next season.
