Alonso review: The key moment for the historical double with Bayer 04!

Alonso review: The key moment for the historical double with Bayer 04!

After two years at the head of Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Xabi Alonso looks back on a remarkable career as a coach. The former world-class player took over the coaching office on October 5, 2022 and succeeded Gerardo Seoane, at a time when the club is in the penultimate place in the Bundesliga. However, the club has changed radically under Alonso's management.

Alonso, who played for renowned clubs such as Liverpool, Real Madrid and FC Bayern Munich, Bayer 04 Leverkusen led to unexpected success last season. He secured both the first German championship of the club and the DFB Cup, which has not been won since 1993. Alonso not only make these success a key figure in the club, but also a sought -after trainer on the international parquet.

The key to success

"The time was very intensive. We experienced a lot together. The development of the club and the team is great," explains Alonso in an interview with BILD and thus emphasizes the positive transformation of Bayer 04 Leverkusen. However, the start of his term was anything but easy. "The circumstances were not ideal," recalls the 42-year-old. But as so often in sports: "From January 2023 everything got better."

The crucial moments were two special games for Alonso. He names the meeting against Werder Bremen as an "explosion of joy". This was a key moment that was able to significantly increase morality and team feeling. The cup final in Berlin is also remembered as one of the highlights of his previous coaching career.

Alonso has a contract with Bayer 04 Leverkusen by the end of June 2026. Last season there were rumors about a losing interest from FC Bayern Munich and FC Liverpool. Despite these temptations, Alonso decided to continue his mission in Leverkusen and rejected the offers.

This indicates that a future at another top club could only be a matter of time. Real Madrid in particular is often mentioned as a possible new employer, since Carlo Ancelotti is currently at the top. Ancelotti's contract, like Alonsos, runs until the end of the 2025/26 season, which fuels speculation about a change.

The developments in the coaching sky are always dynamic, but Xabi Alonso has left an impressive footprint with his previous successes at Bayer 04 Leverkusen. His ability to transform the team and lead to top performance is appreciated by fans and experts. The next steps in his coaching career remain.

Details zu seinem Werdegang und den jüngsten Erfolgen sind to find here .