Official: Xabi Alonso to Leave Bayer Leverkusen — Real Madrid Return Looms?

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has officially announced that he will step down at the end of the season, ending a remarkable chapter with the Bundesliga side. The 43-year-old made the announcement during a press conference on Friday, confirming his impending departure after two and a half sensational years.

“The club and I have agreed that these two last games will be my final ones as Bayer Leverkusen coach,” Alonso said, visibly emotional.

While Alonso stopped short of confirming a move to Real Madrid, all signs point to the former midfield maestro heading back to the Bernabéu, where he played between 2009 and 2014, as a likely successor to Carlo Ancelotti.

💬 OPINION: A Leverkusen Legacy—and a Perfect Madrid Fit?

Xabi Alonso's decision may come as bittersweet for Leverkusen fans, but it feels like the natural next step for a manager who has already defied expectations in such a short time. From transforming Leverkusen into Bundesliga title contenders to developing young stars and reviving veterans, Alonso didn’t just coach—he elevated.

His tactical brilliance, calm leadership, and elite footballing IQ mirror the traits of Madrid’s greatest managers. If (or when) he joins Los Blancos, it would mark a full-circle moment for the Spanish legend—this time not as a midfield general, but as a master strategist.

For now, Alonso has two games left to cap off a memorable tenure, possibly with silverware still in sight. Whatever the outcome, his Leverkusen legacy is already etched in modern Bundesliga history.

🗣 What do you think—Will Alonso thrive under the pressure at Real Madrid? Or should he have stayed to build a dynasty in Germany?

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