Xabi Alonso confirms he will leave Bayer Leverkusen at season’s end, fueling expectations of his return to Real Madrid amid coaching shifts in Europe.
- Alonso, who led Leverkusen to an unbeaten Bundesliga title, confirmed his exit before their final home match.
- Reports suggest he is set to replace Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid, who is in talks to manage Brazil.
- Leverkusen will release Alonso a year early, ending a historic two-and-a-half-year tenure.
"This is a moment with mixed emotions... We want to have a proper farewell," Alonso said during his press conference. Pep Guardiola added: "His impact has been unbelievable—he’s proven he was always meant to coach."
With Real Madrid and Brazil eyeing managerial changes, Europe’s coaching dominoes are in motion. Could Alonso’s next chapter reshape LaLiga—and Real’s future identity?
