“Always a legend”
Leverkusen star adopts Alonso emotional
11.05.2025 – 11:51 a.m.Reading time: 1 min.
The departure of Xabi Alonso from Leverkusen is a decided thing. A star of the team now recognized the outgoing coach with an emotional contribution.
Granit Xhaka commented on the upcoming farewell of his coach Xabi Alonso – with clear and personal words. The midfielder of Bayer Leverkusen shared his thoughts about Instagram on Saturday.
“To say goodbye is never easy – especially by someone who has shaped our way so strongly,” wrote the Swiss. Alonso not only trained, but inspired the team. You will take your lessons far beyond the square, continued Xhaka.
The 32-year-old wished “all the best, health and success for the next chapter” to the Spaniard, who leaves Bayer at the end of the season and was acted with Real Madrid as the successor to Carlo Ancelotti. Finally, Xhaka stated: “You will always be part of our team, no matter where life leads you. Once a coach, always a legend.”
Alonso officially announced on Friday that the “Werkelf” was left after this season. Bayer Leverkusen took over the former world and European champion in autumn 2022 when the club was on a relegation zone. With the management team around sports manager Simon Rolfes, he formed a team that won both the German championship and the DFB Cup last season-and only lost the Europa League final. Alonso managed to leave Leverkusen’s long -standing image as “vice kuses”.