This summer the Bayer Leverkusen he managed to keep Xabi Alonso on the bench, despite the flattery received from top clubs, including Liverpool. The Basque coach himself at a certain point spoke out to close off any possibility of leaving, thus remaining on the Aspirin bench this season, but now there are signs that indicate a clear U-turn.
Alonso’s contract is still valid until 2026, but the managers of Leverkusen – reports Sky Sports DE – they are already looking for the heir of the former Real Madrid and Liverpool midfielder: many speculate that the 42-year-old coach will leave after three years at Leverkusen, but the club does not want to suddenly find itself empty-handed and without technical guidance. This is why the market and the Stuttgart coach are currently testing the market Sebastian Hoeness (contract until 2027) and co-coach of Germany Sandro Wagner (contract until the end of the 2026 World Cup) are among the main candidates to succeed him.
Hoeness, reports the German satellite broadcaster, is highly regarded by Bayer Leverkusen due to his courageous and offensive playing philosophy. But Wagner’s profile is also very intriguing and even some Premier League clubs and rivals in the Bundesliga have inquired about him.
🚨⚫️🔴 Bayer Leverkusen are preparing for Xabi #Alonso‘s departure next summer ✔️
Alonso is a candidate at Real Madrid and Manchester City, with #MCFC showing concrete interest and preparing for the possibility that Pep Guardiola leaves next summer, as for ‘The Athletic’. #LFC… pic.twitter.com/4LEgZZpz9i
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) October 21, 2024