Xabi Alonso was last spring the most sought-after coach on the market. Liverpool were going to replace Klopp, Bayern Munich sent Tuchel towards the exit door, Real Madrid had a Carlo Ancelotti who was thinking hard about taking the job as Brazil’s national team coach. Alonso had a background as a player at all three clubs, the Spanish legend led Bayer Leverkusen to a historic Bundesliga title, but chose to stay. Heading into the new season, Alonso has made another choice.
On Thursday, the mandatory press conference will be held before Bayern’s Bundesliga match against Bochum, according to Spanish Diario AS, Xabi Alonso will give the journalists a front-page story.
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Because according to the Spanish media, Alonso will tell the world he has decided to lead Bayer Leverkusen next season as well.
With Slot well established at Liverpool, Kompany the same at Bayern and Ancelotti ready to lead Real through his contract until 2026, it sounds logical.