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Xabi Alonso to Depart Bayer Leverkusen as Erik ten Hag Emerges as Likely Successor

Bayer Leverkusen confirms Alonso's decision to leave at season's end, with advanced talks underway to appoint Erik ten Hag as the next head coach.

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Overview

  • Xabi Alonso has internally decided to leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season, with Real Madrid widely reported as his likely destination.
  • Leverkusen has moved quickly to identify a successor, with Erik ten Hag reportedly in advanced negotiations to take over the role.
  • Dutch coach Erik ten Hag, known for his success at Ajax and brief tenure at Manchester United, is said to be Leverkusen’s top choice, with discussions described as near agreement.
  • Cesc Fàbregas, currently coaching Como in Italy, was also considered, though talks with him were reportedly preliminary and exploratory.
  • Alonso’s departure follows a highly successful tenure at Leverkusen, where he led the team to its first Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal titles, amplifying the stakes of this coaching transition.