No concrete negotiations but discussions in the background? FC Bayern was and is apparently in contact with Bayer Leverkusen’s successful coach Xabi Alonso – despite a denial from sports director Max Eberl.
“There are discussions, there were discussions, that’s FC Bayern’s job. That’s part of this business, the people of Leverkusen also know that. Bayern are doing their homework,” explained “Sky” reporter Florian Plettenberg in the program “Transfer Update – “The Show” the state of affairs.
The German record champions “also stick to a few rules of the game, and Xabi Alonso dictates them,” the journalist continued. “He remains fully focused on winning the treble with Bayer.”
Nevertheless, FC Bayern still has “legitimate hopes” of signing the 42-year-old Spaniard. Liverpool FC, which is also looking for a coach due to Jürgen Klopp’s departure at the end of the season, is still “not a hot option” for Alonso, said Plettenberg.
FC Bayern: Talks with Xabi Alonso and Co.? Max Eberl denies it
The new information about the explosive personality comes as quite a surprise. Only at the weekend did the new Munich sports director Max Eberl deny any discussions with Alonso or other coaching candidates.
“No, we haven’t spoken to anyone yet. We first looked at ourselves and looked, and then of course conversations will begin at some point,” the 50-year-old told Sky on the sidelines of the Bundesliga game against Mainz 05 (8:1). “.
Respect for other clubs is required, emphasized Eberl, “because we know that one or two candidates also have another club with us.”
Alonso is considered FC Bayern’s clear preferred candidate to succeed Thomas Tuchel. The club officially announced its amicable separation from the current head coach in February.