Xabi Alonso leaves Bayer Leverkusen - Return to Real Madrid?

Xabi Alonso leaves Bayer Leverkusen - Return to Real Madrid?

The rumor mill is bubbling: Xabi Alonso, the celebrated coach of Bayer Leverkusen, apparently plans his farewell after this season! According to Spanish media reports, it is clear that the 42-year-old will leave the German champion to inherit Carlo Ancelotti from Real Madrid. A change that makes the football world excited!

Alonso took over the coaching position near Leverkusen in October 2022 and led the team to a historical triumph: the first German championship of the association! Under his leadership, the team remained unbelievable 51 games last season and even secured the double with the DFB Cup. But now the glorious chapter in Leverkusen could soon end, and the fans are wondering: Where does the path of the Spanish trainer lead?

Xabi Alonso back to the royal?

The connection to Real Madrid is strong: Alonso played for the royal from 2009 to 2014 and collected numerous titles. He started his coaching career in the Real youth department, which makes a return to Madrid all the more plausible. In addition, last summer there were rumors about the interest of top clubs such as FC Bayern, who wanted to win Alonso as the successor to Thomas Tuchel, but received a removal.

Not only Alonso plans a change! Alejandro Grimaldo, the left -back from Bayer Leverkusen, could also leave the club after this season. The Spaniard, who only came from Benfica Lisbon in 2023 and scored an impressive 12 goals and 23 templates last season, also faces a new chapter in his career. However, wherever he is going, it remains unclear. The future of Bayer Leverkusen is on the brink!