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/ 713 days ago

Top club plan future with Xabi Alonso from 2025 after Bayer stay

Over the last several months, a lot of talk has revolved around Xabi Alonso and his future. Bayern and Liverpool have both shown interest in recruiting the 42-year-old, who is having fantastic success at Bayer Leverkusen at the moment. Still, the Spaniard confirmed on Friday that he will stay as Black and Reds' head coach […]

News

/ 714 days ago

Liverpool looks to plan B as Alonso announces Leverkusen stay

Xabi Alonso has dealt a significant blow to Bayern Munich and Liverpool by declaring that he will remain with Bayer Leverkusen. The former midfielder has been heavily linked with a summer move to either side in recent months. Nevertheless, the Spaniard has resisted jumping ship and is set to continue with the Bundesliga leaders. The […]

News

/ 731 days ago

Returning Liverpool executive could help beat Bayern for Alonso

Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the American conglomerate currently owning Liverpool, announced a new hire with Michael Edwards as chief executive of football. Edwards previously worked with the Premier League team as a sporting director. The exec initially joined the Reds in 2011 and then subsequently departed the club in 2022. Nevertheless, Edwards is now back […]

News

/ 734 days ago

'Reject Liverpool': Xabi Alonso advised to wait for only one club

While he figures out his next step on the career ladder, Xabi Alonso is entangled in a power struggle between Liverpool and Bayern Munich. After the season ends, Klopp will leave Liverpool. Thus, Alonso is now widely considered the favorite to replace him as manager at Anfield. Speculation has circulated that the 42-year-old will return […]

News

/ 738 days ago

Bayern 'optimistic' on Alonso as club opens talks with Leverkusen

Bayern Munich has reportedly opened talks with Bayer Leverkusen regarding a move for Xabi Alonso. The reigning Bundesliga champions previously revealed that current head coach Thomas Tuchel would depart the club after the season. Tuchel has struggled in his first full season at the helm and the German giants sit in an unfamiliar second place […]

News

/ 739 days ago

Bayern Munich wants Feyenoord's Arne Slot if Alonso deal fails

Bayern Munich is lining up a managerial move for Arne Slot, the boss at Feyenoord, if its bid for Xabi Alonso does not come to fruition. Bayern Munich is looking at a trophyless season after falling 10 points behind Bayer Leverkusen. Consequently, Bayern is going to move on from Thomas Tuchel after just over a […]

Bayern Munich

/ 751 days ago

Bayern bizarrely allows Tuchel to stay with club for season

Bayern Munich has officially announced that Thomas Tuchel will depart the club after the current campaign. The manager previously joined the club back in March of last year and signed a deal until June of 2025. Tuchel, however, will now not see out his contract due to a "sporting realignment" within the club. "In a […]

Bayer Leverkusen

/ 753 days ago

Bayern Munich eyes Xabi Alonso as Thomas Tuchel replacement

Bayern Munich may not look far this summer, as Xabi Alonso would be a natural replacement for Thomas Tuchel if the German giant parts ways with the coach. Tuchel is under mounting pressure with Bayern due to a noted lack of form. Currently, Bayern Munich is second in the Bundesliga table. However, it is a […]

Bayer Leverkusen

/ 759 days ago

United eyeing star Leverkusen duo in summer window

Manchester United will reportedly continue to monitor Bayer Leverkusen duo Edmond Tapsoba and Jeremie Frimpong. The defenders are currently mainstays in the German club's squad under Xabi Alonso. The former midfield star has guided Leverkusen to the top of the Bundesliga table. Not only has Die Werkself stunned German soccer fans by leading the league, […]

Leagues: LaLiga

/ 759 days ago

Real Sociedad and Basque brilliance ushering success in Europe

Xabi Alonso's success with Bayer Leverkusen and the potential to deliver the German club its first Bundesliga title. Aston Villa finding new levels of success under Unai Emery and challenging for the top four in the Premier League. Real Sociedad winning its UEFA Champions League group to set up a tie with PSG in the […]