Bayer Leverkusen is looking for a successor for the outgoing Xabi Alonso. The signs are condensed that another Spaniard is opening at the Bayer Cross.
After the emotional home party and the lost 2: 4 against Borussia Dortmund, it was also about the possible successor to Xabi Alonso.
Alonso was asked at the press conference whether he had already spoken to his former national team colleague CESC Fàbregas and told of Leverkusen. The 43-year-old gave way, but made it clear: “The club is very intelligent and very well prepared. They will take the same way they have taken so far,” said Alonso, who states that his successor will feel very comfortable in Leverkusen. “Whoever comes, will feel good. There are great people in this club. That helps every trainer a lot.”
In addition to “Bild”, the “kicker” also reports that the signs towards CESC Fàbregas would condense.
The former world and European champion said words at Como 1907 at the weekend that can be interpreted as a farewell. “What also happens, I will always be grateful to the club for what he gave me,” he said. “I am very proud of what was built around Como. I want to leave a legacy when I go away. The one who comes after me will find a strong club.”
Is there a solution this week?
The climber is one of the surprise team in Italy and is in 10th place in Serie A.
“Bild” had previously referred to the Spaniard as the desired solution for those responsible for Leverkusen.
After the game on Sunday, Simon Rolfes explained that it was not clear whether something “will happen” in the coaching question next week. “But we try to report enforcement as soon as possible.”
In Italy it is already said that when it changes, Fàbregas only wants to go to Leverkusen. “I can’t say anything about that. There are several interesting candidates for us, of whom we believe that they fit our ways of playing. We are in a good starting position,” the “kicker” quotes the Bayer sports director.
In the event of an agreement with Fàbregas, Leverkusen would probably have to pay a transfer because the 38-year-old is still under contract with the Italian club. The Dutchman Erik ten Hag is considered another candidate for Bayer 04.