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Bayer Leverkusen ‘resigned to losing Xabi Alonso next summer’ with two European heavyweights ‘keen’ on him… but one club who wanted him last summer are now RULED OUT

Bayer Leverkusen ‘resigned to losing Xabi Alonso next summer’ with two European heavyweights ‘keen’ on him… but one club who wanted him last summer are now RULED OUT

Xabi Alonso turned down Liverpool to remain at Bayer Leverkusen last summerThe German side are reportedly preparing for his exit with two sides keen on himLISTEN NOW: It’s All Kicking Off!, available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday

Bayer Leverkusen are preparing for Xabi Alonso’s exit in the summer, according to reports. 

Alonso is one of world football’s most in-demand coach after a hugely successful season with Bayer Leverkusen that saw them win the Bundesliga title unbeaten. 

The German side also won the DFB-Pokal and reached the final of the Europa League where they were defeated by Atalanta, their first and only loss of the season.

Alonso turned down the chance to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool in favour of staying with Leverkusen – although reports in Spain now say a move to Anfield is ‘ruled out’ after Arne Slot’s excellent start.

The former midfielder’s current deal expires at the end of the 2025-26 season but he is expected to leave in the coming summer, according to Sky Germany. 

Bayer Leverkusen ‘resigned to losing Xabi Alonso next summer’ with two European heavyweights ‘keen’ on him… but one club who wanted him last summer are now RULED OUT

Bayer Leverkusen are preparing for Xabi Alonso’s exit this summer, according to reports

Man City are keen on Alonso, with Pep Guardiola's future at the Etihad still unclear

Man City are keen on Alonso, with Pep Guardiola’s future at the Etihad still unclear 

Manchester City are said to be showing concrete interest in Alonso with Pep Guardiola’s future at the Etihad still uncertain.

Guardiola’s contract at City is due to expire at the end of the season and he is yet to commit his long-term future to the club. 

Ruben Amorim has also been linked with a move to the Etihad, with his former colleague Hugo Viana set to take up Txiki Begiristain’s role as sporting director in the summer.  

Alonso is also a candidate for former club Real Madrid despite Carlo Ancelotti’s current deal ending in 2026. 

The Spaniard played 236 times for the La Liga giants and was part of the side that won the Champions League in 2014. 

Leverkusen are already looking for Alonso’s successor, with Stuttgart boss Sebastian Hoeness and Germany assistant manager Sandro Wagner among those being considered. 

The former midfielder is also a candidate for former club Real Madrid despite Carlo Ancelotti's (pictured) current deal ending in 2026

The former midfielder is also a candidate for former club Real Madrid despite Carlo Ancelotti’s (pictured) current deal ending in 2026

Sebastian Hoeness is among those being considered to replace Alonso at Leverkusen

Sebastian Hoeness is among those being considered to replace Alonso at Leverkusen 

Leverkusen currently sit fourth in Bundesliga, three points behind leaders Bayern Munich after eight matches. 

Alonso’s side came from behind to be Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 on Saturday thanks to goals by Robert Andrich and Victor Boniface.  


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