- Xabi Alonso turned down Liverpool to stay at Bayer Leverkusen last summer
- The German team would be preparing his departure and two teams are interested in him.
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Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly preparing for Xabi Alonso’s departure in the summer.
Alonso is one of the most sought-after coaches in world football after a hugely successful season with Bayer Leverkusen in which they won the Bundesliga title undefeated.
The German team also won the DFB-Pokal and reached the final of the Europa League, where they were defeated by Atalanta.
Alonso turned down the opportunity to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool to stay at Leverkusen.
The 42-year-old’s current contract with the German team ends at the end of the 2025-26 season, but he is expected to leave next summer, according to Heaven Germany.
Bayer Leverkusen preparing for Xabi Alonso’s departure this summer, according to reports
Manchester City are interested in Alonso, and Pep Guardiola’s future at the Etihad is still unclear
Manchester City are said to be showing particular interest in Alonso, with Pep Guardiola’s future at the Etihad still uncertain.
Guardiola’s contract with City expires at the end of the season and he has not yet committed his long-term future to the club.
Alonso is also a candidate for former club Real Madrid despite Carlo Ancelotti’s current contract ending in 2026.
The Spaniard played 236 times for the La Liga giants and was part of the team that won the Champions League in 2014.
Leverkusen are already searching for Alonso’s successor, with Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeness and Germany assistant manager Sandro Wagner among those considered.
The former midfielder is also a candidate for former club Real Madrid despite Carlo Ancelotti’s (pictured) current contract ending in 2026.
Sebastian Hoeness is among those considered to replace Alonso at Leverkusen
Leverkusen currently sit fourth in the Bundesliga, three points behind leaders Bayern Munich after eight games.
Alonso’s team came from behind to beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 on Saturday thanks to goals from Robert Andrich and Victor Boniface.
