The German club Bayer Leverkusen announced today, Friday, the departure of its Spanish coach Xabi Alonso from his position at the end of the current season, after a march that lasted for two and a half, which witnessed the first time achievement of the German League title in the club’s history.
Bayer Leverkusen statement on the departure of Xabi Alonso
The official account of Bayer Leverkusen confirmed through the “X” platform that the Xabi Alonso period was the “most successful” in the club’s history, while CEO Fernando Caro expressed his pride in what the Spanish coach presented to the team.
In a related context, press reports revealed that Real Madrid reached a final agreement with Alonso to take over the technical leadership of the team starting from next season, with a contract that extends until the summer of 2028, that is, for 3 seasons.
The outlines were agreed upon to work between the two parties, especially with regard to the contract policy, as the sports administration will have the last word while giving a consultative role to the coach.
According to reports, Real Madrid is expected to announce the departure of its current coach, Carlo Ancelotti, after the El Clásico match against Barcelona.
For his part, Bayer Leverkusen is preparing to hold an official farewell ceremony for the Alonso Alaonso next Sunday, to celebrate his successful career with the club, while the coach will hold a press conference on Friday evening to officially announce his decision.