“Will always be grateful”
Way clear for Leverkusen? Trainer makes hint
10.05.2025 – 7:40 p.m.Reading time: 2 min.
The departure of Xabi Alonso from Leverkusen has been decided. So far, it is unclear who follows him. A candidate stands out.
Bayer Leverkusen and Xabi Alonso go separate paths at the end of the season. The Bundesliga club should already have intensive discussions with various candidates for the successor. “Bayer 04 will announce a successor as head coach at a due time,” said the club to say goodbye to Alonso. With a coach, the Werkelf seems to make you serious.
CESC Fàbregas is currently training the Italian promoted Como 1907, is in tenth place in Series A with the team and has already secured the relegation. The world and European champion apparently thinks about saying goodbye from Italy. As the Pay TV broadcaster Sky and transfer expert Gianluca di Marzio report, the skepticism about the coach’s whereabouts is growing internally.
After the 3-1 win Comos against Cagliari this Saturday, Fàbregas said: “I will always be grateful for Como.” An indirect farewell? At the beginning of May, a report by the local newspaper “La Provincia di Como” had lit up. Accordingly, there is a meeting between Fàbregas and representatives of Bayer Leverkusen. Fàbregas’ advisor Darren yours later rejected this representation as “incorrect”, as the “kicker” wrote.
An obligation would also be complicated: Fàbregas has no exit clause at Como. Leverkusen would have to negotiate with the Italian club. Internally, however, it is apparently seen in him similar development potential as at that time with the outgoing coach Xabi Alonso. And: In Leverkusen, like Alonso, Fàbregas could recommend itself for higher tasks.
The name Fàbregas is currently circulating at another Bundesliga club. In addition to Leverkusen, RB Leipzig is also interested. The Saxons have been looking for a new trainer since the separation from Marco Rose. According to Sky, Fàbregas’ cancellation is available from Leipzig, but specific negotiations have not yet been confirmed.