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Spanish coach Xabi Alonso says he is leaving Bayer Leverkusen ahead of expected move to Real Madrid

Xabi Alonso, coach of Bayer Leverkusen since October 2022, announced on May 9, 2025, he will leave at season's end.
Alonso decided to leave after leading Leverkusen from relegation threats to Bundesliga champions and German Cup winners last season.
Leverkusen currently trails Bayern Munich by eight points and will finish the season as runners-up, with Alonso's final home game approaching.
Alonso announced that he and the club decided this week that he will step down after the final two matches as Bayer Leverkusen’s head coach, expressing his confidence that this is the appropriate choice.
Alonso’s exit marks the conclusion of a significant era at Leverkusen and intensifies speculation that he will take over managerial duties from Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid.

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