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Real Madrid unveils Alonso as new manager

Real Madrid unveils Alonso as new manager

Xabi Alonso has been unveiled as the new head coach of Real Madrid, ahead of the Club World Cup. Alonso replaced Carlo Ancelotti, who heads to Brazil, returning to the club he spent six seasons as a player. The 43-year-old arrives Madrid from Bayer Leverkusen, who he guided to a domestic double, the Bundesliga and

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Ten Hag signs two-year deal as Leverkusen new coach

Ten Hag signs two-year deal as Leverkusen new coach

Bayer Leverkusen has appointed Erik ten Hag as the team’s new head coach on a two-year contract running until June 2027. Following the departure of Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid, the Bundesliga side opted for the former Manchester United manager. Erik ten Hag previously served as the head coach of Ajax before switching to Man

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Xabi Alonso set to leave Leverkusen at end of the season

Xabi Alonso set to leave Leverkusen at end of the season

Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso, has officially announced in a pre-match press conference ahead of their clash with Borussia Dortmund that he will leave the club at the end of the season. The former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder took charge of the German club in October 2022, recording 89 wins, 31 draws, and 18

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Bayer Leverkusen leaves it late to win DFL Super Cup

Bayer Leverkusen leaves it late to win DFL Super Cup

It is a new season but the same old Bayer Leverkusen as Xabi Alonso’s side equalised in the 87th minutes to beat Stuttgart in the German Super Cup final on penalties. Xabi Alonso’s men continued where they left off by producing a dramatic turnaround to keep the domestic unbeaten streak alive and win the DFL

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Alonso set to retain Leverkusen’s job amidst interest from Liverpool 

Alonso set to retain Leverkusen’s job amidst interest from Liverpool 

In-demand Bayer Leverkusen’s manager Xabi Alonso has revealed his decision to stay at the German side, amidst interest from Liverpool. Alonso said that he’s still developing as a coach and believes his position at Leverkusen offers the ideal environment for his ongoing development. Speaking to the press, the Spaniard said, “It’s been a season of

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