Former Spain and Real Madrid star Xabi Alonso has committed his future to Bayer Leverkusen.
This journey continues.@bayer04fussball pic.twitter.com/VC7heEkLIe
— Xabi Alonso (@XabiAlonso) August 4, 2023
Alonso has impressed at the start of his developing coaching career after opting to accept the top job in Leverkusen in 2022 following a spell with the Real Sociedad reserve side.
💬 @XabiAlonso: "I’m very grateful for the confidence #Bayer04 have shown in me."
👉📺 The whole interview of Xabi #Alonso on YouTube: https://t.co/gXO210zvnt
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) August 4, 2023
As part of a strong first season, Alonso led his team to a sixth place finish, alongside a Europa League semi final, in the final weeks of 2022/23.
🤩 The coach stays! 🤝#Bayer04 have agreed a two-year extension to the contract with head coach Xabi #Alonso. The Spaniard’s new contract runs to 30 June 2026. ⚫️🔴 pic.twitter.com/ARzUdpVpxa
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) August 4, 2023
With his stock continuing to rise, the club hierarchy have been in talks with Alonso to extend his contract, amid rumours of a potential exit.
Coach! 👊🔥#Bayer04 #Werkself | @XabiAlonso pic.twitter.com/FUyjMcrdSV
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) August 3, 2023
Former teams Liverpool and Real Madrid are rumoured to be monitoring Alonso as an option to replace their current bosses in the long term.
▪️ From 16th to 6th in the Bundesliga
▪️ Europa League semis (club’s first European semifinal in 21 years)Xabi Alonso signs a new deal with Bayer Leverkusen until 2026 after a successful first season ✍️ pic.twitter.com/0SGzGf2TBY
— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 4, 2023
His future has now been settled, with an agreement signed until the end of the 2025/26 campaign at the BayArena, with the club delighted to tie down the 41-year-old.
🇪🇸🔴 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 | Xabi Alonso has signed a new 2-year contract extension with Bayer Leverkusen.
Statement: "The meticulous, analytical and self-assured approach from Xabi is good for us."
Last year he achieved UEL semi/finals and 6th place finish — huge season ahead! pic.twitter.com/TeBcnF7MKe
— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) August 4, 2023
“The meticulous, analytical and self assured approach from Xabi is really good for us at Bayer Leverkusen. Both sides are very ambitious”, stated club CEO Fernando Carro de Prada.
