Xabi Alonso, head coach of Bayer 04 Leverkusen, will officially step down at the end of the current season, ending a groundbreaking tenure that transformed the club into an unstoppable force in both German and European football.

Alonso, whose contract was originally set to run until 2026, requested to leave early — a move the club has respected following a season that will go down in history. Under his leadership, Leverkusen clinched the Bundesliga title undefeated, secured the DFB Pokal, lifted the German Supercup, and reached the Europa League final, a feat unmatched in the club’s history.

In a statement released Friday on Bayer Leverkusen’s official website, the club confirmed Alonso’s impending departure:

“The champions of Germany, DFB Pokal and Supercup winners of 2024 have met the wish of the Spaniard to terminate his contract… after the end of this season.”

Leverkusen has not yet announced who will succeed the former Spanish international but promised to reveal the next head coach “at the appropriate time.”

Tributes to a Coaching Icon
Chairman of the Shareholders’ Committee, Werner Wenning, praised Alonso’s incredible impact:

“We wrote a success story by winning the league title without defeat—unseen in German football.”

CEO Fernando Carro added:

“Leverkusen has gained global recognition under Alonso, making history with an unbeaten Bundesliga run and domestic titles.”

Sporting Director Simon Rolfes echoed the sentiment, calling Alonso’s time a “milestone in Leverkusen’s development,” crediting his tactical brilliance and leadership for building a team that captured the admiration of the football world.

Alonso’s Emotional Farewell
In his farewell remarks, Alonso thanked the club, players, and fans:

“Our success was the result of an outstanding team performance. This club, who showed exceptional trust in me, very much deserved to win the German league title for the first time.”

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He expressed confidence in the club’s future, saying,

“Bayer 04 are ready for the future. I’ll always follow this team with pride.”

Alonso departs as one of the most successful managers in Leverkusen’s history, leaving behind a legacy defined by tactical excellence, unity, and record-breaking victories.

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