Xabi Alonso's arrival on the Real Madrid bench has generated great excitement among the club’s supporters, but not all echoes ...

Xabi Alonso used a regular prematch press conference on Friday to announce that he would leave Bayer Leverkusen a year before his contract at the club expires in 2026. "This week, the club and I ...

In his press conference today, Xabi Alonso has announced that he will leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season. On his decision, Alonso said: “I owe a huge debt of gratitude to Bayer 04 ...

Xabi Alonso leaves Bayer Leverkusen as a club legend after only two full seasons in charge. Despite being under contract until the summer of 2026, Alonso bid farewell to Bayer Leverkusen at the ...

Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed the arrival of Erik ten Hag as their new head coach.The former Manchester United boss returns to management having left Old Trafford at the end of last year.Ten Hag ...

Xabi Alonso is set to leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season. Reports in Spain say the 43-year-old has already agreed to a pre-contract deal with the club. Last season, Alonso had a dream ...

Alonso, who was beaten during the 23/24 Europa League final when on the precipice of an invincible Leverkusen treble, said: “I owe great thanks to Bayer 04 Leverkusen, my players and staff, all ...

As was expected, Xabi Alonso has announced that he will be leaving Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season, ahead of his imminent move to Real Madrid.The former midfielder is all set to take ...

May 9 (UPI) -- Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso will step down from his role at the end of the season, he announced Friday. "This week, the club and I have agreed that these two games will be my ...

Leverkusen conceded the league title to Bayern Munich last weekend with two games left to play. Leverkusen's coach Xabi Alonso attends a press conference in Leverkusen, Germany, Friday, May 9, 2025.

Before Xabi Alonso and after Xabi Alonso are distinct periods. For Bayer Leverkusen, but perhaps even for German football more broadly. Leverkusen first, because it’s simpler. The magnitude of ...