Xabi Alonso becomes Bayer Leverkusen boss: Which footballers would make great managers?
Bayer Leverkusen have appointed Liverpool and Real Madrid legend Xabi Alonso as their new manager.
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'Right step' for Alonso to take over at Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso said the time was right to move into first-team management, after being officially unveiled as Bayer Leverkusen's new coach on Thursday. Speaking at a press conference after replacing sacked manager Gerardo Seoane, Alonso said he was "highly motivated" to give the team "a fresh start". In March 2021, Alonso was heavily linked with the vacant position at Bundesliga rivals Borussia Moenchengladbach, but he knocked back the interest in favour of extending his contract coaching Real Sociedad's second team.
Xabi Alonso Jadi Pelatih Anyar Bayer Leverkusen
Xabi Alonso ditunjuk sebagai pelatih baru Bayer Leverkusen. Legenda Timnas Spanyol itu diikat kontrak Die Werkself selama dua tahun.
Xabi Alonso steps up to take Bayer Leverkusen post
Former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso has been appointed head coach at Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen.
Leverkusen fire coach Seoane, Alonso to take over
Bayer Leverkusen have sacked coach Gerardo Seoane after a poor start to the season, the Bundesliga club said on Wednesday (Oct 5).
Xabi Alonso gets first senior managerial role as head coach of Bayer Leverkusen
Former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso has been appointed head coach at Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen.
Former Real Madrid Star Xabi Alonso Replaces Gerardo Seoane As Bayer Leverkusen Coach
Former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso has been named as Bayer Leverkusen's new coach, replacing Gerardo Seoane after he was dismissed by the Bundesliga club on Wednesday. Alonso, 40, has signed a deal until June 2024. In his first coaching job at the top level he takes over a team second from bottom after eight matches of the German season. "I know Leverkusen as an excellent club from my time in Germany," said Alonso, who spent the final three years of his playing career with Bayern Munich.
Xabi Alonso gets first senior role as Bayer Leverkusen manager as Gerardo Seoane is fired
Former Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich midfielder Xabi Alonso has landed his first senior role in management after being confirmed as the new Bayer Leverkusen boss on Wednesday afternoon. Alonso, 40, was part of the Spain team that won the World Cup in 2010 and is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders of his generation. Ad Since his retirement he has worked with Real Madrid's youth team and, until recently, as the B team manager for his boyhood club Real Sociedad.