US EditionSpanish coach Xabi Alonso says he is leaving Bayer Leverkusen ahead of expected move to Real Madrid
- Xabi Alonso, the Spanish coach of Bayer Leverkusen, confirmed on May 9, 2025, that he will leave the club at the end of the Bundesliga season.
- Alonso announced his departure following a successful period that included an unbeaten Bundesliga title, a German Cup win, and reaching the Europa League final last season.
- He announced that he and the club have decided the upcoming two matches will be his final appearances as Leverkusen's head coach, with the last home game scheduled for Sunday and the season concluding on May 17 in an away fixture against Mainz 05.
- Leverkusen currently trail Bayern Munich by eight points, with Bayern reclaiming the Bundesliga title with two games left, while media link Alonso to a potential Real Madrid managerial role next term.
- Alonso expressed that "the time was right" to leave, insisted on focusing on a proper farewell now, and is convinced and happy with his decision amid ongoing speculation about his future.
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"The job is done: Xabi Alonso confirms farewell to Bayer Leverkusen
Two games before the end of the season Xabi Alonso explains his farewell from Leverkusen. The coach does not confirm that he is going to Real Madrid – Bayer 04 can finally look for a successor for this.
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