Xabi Alonso confirms Bayer Leverkusen exit at season’s end — Real Madrid move looms

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Xabi Alonso has officially confirmed he will step down as Bayer Leverkusen manager at the end of the season, capping off a transformative spell that saw the club claim their first-ever Bundesliga title.

In a farewell press conference on Friday, Alonso expressed his gratitude to the club, players and fans, stating:

“Our success was the result of an outstanding team performance… Bayer 04 is ready for the future. This positive trajectory will continue and I will follow it with interest.”

While Alonso refrained from naming his next destination, widespread reports suggest a return to Real Madrid is imminent.

The Spanish giants are expected to part ways with Carlo Ancelotti after El Clasico, with Kicker reportingy that Madrid will pay €10-15 million to secure Alonso’s release.

Since taking over in 2022, Alonso has overhauled a stagnant Leverkusen squad into a disciplined, technically precise machine.

The “Neverkusen” tag was buried under his watch as the team went unbeaten through the league and dominated rivalry.

His potential departure now triggers a domino effect at the BayArena, with internal restructuring expected both on and off the pitch.

Cesc Fabregas, currently managing Como in Italy, has emerged as the top candidate to succeed Alonso.

As Leverkusen begin planning for life after their title-winning coach, attention also turns to the future of star playmaker Florian Wirtz, who is attracting strong interest from Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.

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