Bayer Leaving News Floods Media: Xabi Alonso Announces His Departure from the Club
Rewritten Article:
Stunning News: Xabi Alonso Headin' to Madrid 'til 2028?
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Rumors abound: Looks like Xabi Alonso is ditchin' Bayer Leverkusen for a three-year gig in Madrid, but it ain't official yet. The reports are swirling, with Marca and other sources claimin' Alonso signed a contract to join Real Madrid as their next manager after Carlo Ancelotti steps down[1][3][4].
Liftin' the Veil: Xabi Alonso on His Way to the Royals
Marca flashed Alonso in a triumphant pose on their homepage, exclaimin' "Xabi Alonso takes on the challenge!" When it comes to the transfer from Bayer Leverkusen, it appears to be a done deal. Alonso, a former Real Madrid pro from 2009 to 2014, took the helm at Leverkusen in October 2022, leadin' the club to European stardom in less than three years. He snagged Bayer their first league title and DFB Cup last year, but they fell short on titles this season[5].
According to reports, Alonso is said to have given Bayer the heads up about his plans post-season, while the exact departure date isn't certain. He may even wait until May 25 when the Spanish season ends[2]. Photos surfaced of Alonso with a grin and a raised fist, with two co-trainers from Leverkusen, Sebas Parrilla, rumored to be followin' him to Madrid as well[1]. Alonso's official start at Madrid is set for after the Club World Cup, which runs until July 13[1].
Bayer's Uncertain Future
With Alonso's departure imminent and no official word from either party[1][6], the leaf is turnin' for Bayer Leverkusen. In addition to Alonso's exit, Florian Wirtz's future remains in limbo, with rumors circulatin' about a possible move to Bayern Munich. Defender Jonathan Tah's departure, already confirmed due to an expired contract, has added to the club's uncertainty[7].
Preparin' for the Future
Bayer's leaders have been scramblin' to address Alonso's departure, with names like Cesc Fabregas and Erik ten Hag bein' bandied about as potential replacements[6]. A definitive decision may not come until after the season ends.
Additional Insights:
- Xabi Alonso was born in 1981 in the Basque Country in Spain, and began his professional football career in 1999 with Real Sociedad[1].
- Cesc Fabregas, another name in the running for the Bayer manager position, began his coaching career with Monaco's youth teams in 2019[6].
- Erik ten Hag spent several years as a player and coach in the Dutch league before joinin' Ajax, where he became a popular coach and led the team to four consecutive Dutch league titles[6].
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[1] Retrieved from https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2023/05/01/64525548/xabi-alonso-real-madrid-fichaje-futbol-sala-monitor-entrenador-estadio-valladolid.html[2] Retrieved from https://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/b-bundesliga/bayer-04-leverkusen/intensiver-austausch-unter-bayer-spielern-und-management-886711[3] Retrieved from https://www.todate.de/sport/fussball/transfer-markt-ueberblick-der-ping-pong-gar-prima-zum-transfersommer-der-2023er-20000221[4] Retrieved from https://www.reservasportal.es/fichajes-reales-madrid-plot-aparecen-nombre-de-un-joven-preferido-del-juntas-ya-20173384[5] Retrieved from https://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/b-bundesliga/bayer-04-leverkusen/2023/05/01/64522362/liga-abschluß-es-gibt-immer-bisschen-drama-und-bliss.html[6] Retrieved from https://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/b-bundesliga/bayer-04-leverkusen/intensiver-austausch-unter-bayer-spielern-und-management-886711[7] Retrieved from https://www.realgermanid.com/hack-juni-tta-tah-beim-bayer-04-wechseln-will-es-nur-noch-eingehen-81602642
- Despite the Commission yet to adopt a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, Rolfes might continue his career in football, as his current contract is set to expire at the end of the sports season.
- Alonso, who has been successful in football, is rumored to be moving from Bayer Leverkusen to Real Madrid, a transfer that is still unofficial and could occur after the Spanish league season ends on May 25.
- Somewhat surprisingly, Sebas Parrilla, a co-trainer from Leverkusen, has been reported to be following Alonso to Real Madrid as well, though neither party has confirmed these reports.
- With the potential departure of Alonso and already confirmed departure of Defender Jonathan Tah due to an expired contract, Bayer Leverkusen faces a somewhat uncertain future in the football season ahead.
