Not Bayern Munich or Liverpool, Bayer Leverkusen CEO reveals which European giant should manage Xabi Alonso

Bayer Leverkusen are having the time of their lives. The German club made history on April 14 by defeating Werder Bremen to win their first Bundesliga title.

The architect behind Leverkusen’s greatness was their coach Xabi Alonso who transformed the club from a relegation battler to the Champions of Germany in just 18 years. The Spaniard’s success with the German club has also alerted some European giants, who will be looking to fight for Xabi’s signature.

🚨⚪️ Bayer Leverkusen CEO Carro: “I have no doubts. One day, Xavi Alonso will be the manager of Real Madrid. No doubt, zero doubt!”

“The only doubt is when he will sign for Real Madrid”.

“But it will happen, believe me. I’m sure”, said @Ellarguero. pic.twitter.com/CU1nY6c8dR

— Fabrizio Romano (@Fabrizio Romano) April 16, 2024

One of the clubs interested is Real Madrid, a club with whom Xabi Alonso shares a special connection. Played as a 42-year-old ‘Los Blancos’ Over 5 years where he won a Champions League and a La Liga title.

The Spanish club’s interest in Xabi Alonso appears to be so specific that even the Bayer Leverkusen board have mentioned Xabi’s possible move to Real Madrid. The club’s CEO, Fernando Caro, has even said that Xabi Alonso will definitely manage Real Madrid one day. he said “I always say that history owes Leverkusen a league title and Atletico Madrid a Champions League.”

Although the Spanish soccer executive is not sure about the year when Xabi Alonso decided to join ‘Los Blancos’. But her instincts tell Caro that this will happen soon. It will be very interesting to see how the Real Madrid players complement the Spaniard’s style of play.

The Bayer Leverkusen CEO believes the club deserves to win the Bundesliga

Fernando Caro joined Bayer Leverkusen in 2018. The German club has always been very good, playing regularly in Europa and the Champions League. However, the club never won the league, coming very close in the 2001/02 season, when they finished runners-up.

The club was tied for the Bundesliga title race with Borussia Dortmund and looked comfortable winning the German league. However, Leverkusen had a disastrous slip-up in the Bundesliga final, meaning Borussia Dortmund emerged as champions of Germany in the 2001/02 season.

Bayer Leverkusen’s ordeal was the cruelest end to a season. Many believed that of all the teams in Germany, Bayer Leverkusen deserved to win the Bundesliga title. And this is what Fernando Caro thinks about the club.

🇪🇸🗣️ Fernando Caro, CEO of Bayer Leverkusen, said in an interview today @diarioas: “I always say that history owes Leverkusen a league title and Atletico Madrid a Champions League.”

He gave this speech for the second time. pic.twitter.com/iG1JXWQd4G

— Atleti Universe (@atletiuniverse) April 15, 2024

“I always say that history owes Leverkusen a league title and Atletico Madrid a Champions League,” said the club’s CEO after Leverkusen secured its first Bundesliga title in 2024. The club seemed very excited to see its team become the German champions for years. He also believes that Atlético Madrid, who have cruelly lost three finals, deserve at least one Champions League win.

Liverpool and FC Bayern Munich won’t be getting their hands on Xabi Alonso anytime soon

Although the Spaniard believes that Xabi Alonso will soon make it to Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso thinks otherwise. The former Liverpool player is fully focused on his project at Leverkusen. The 42-year-old could leave Leverkusen at the end of the 23/24 season, as several elite clubs were interested in him. Two notable names in this regard are Liverpool and FC Bayern Munich.

The clubs are without a manager next season, as Jurgen Klopp announced his departure and Thomas Tuchel will also leave Bayern at the end of the 23/24 season. The club had an incredible squad and infrastructure to entice Xabi Alonso.

🚨 BREAKING: Xabi Alonso set to stay at Bayer Leverkusen with public announcement to follow.

The decision was made for Xabi and confirmed to stay for one more season.

ℹ️ Release clause will be activated in 2025.

Both Liverpool and Bayern have been informed of Xabi’s decision. pic.twitter.com/ffWVTRylka

— Fabrizio Romano (@Fabrizio Romano) March 29, 2024

However, Xabi Alonso held talks with the Bayer Leverkusen board which resulted in the Spaniard deciding to stay at the club for one more season. Xabi Alonso will remain Bayer Leverkusen coach until at least 2025 when his release clause is activated.

The release clause is said to be over $10 million. Liverpool and FC Bayern Munich will both want to convince Xabi Alonso to join their clubs in 2025. However, both clubs will face stiff competition from Real Madrid, who look like favourites, according to the Bayer Leverkusen CEO. Therefore, it will be interesting to see how Xabi Alonso’s future unfolds.