Xabi Alonso has officially announced his departure from Bayer Leverkusen after two seasons, with the decision to terminate the agreement that officially runs until June 2026. His remarkable career will forever be remembered for the unprecedented unbeaten Bundesliga title in 2023/24, as well as winning the DFB Pokal and finishing runners-up in the UEFA Europa League.
Xabi's likely destination is Real Madrid, currently led by Carlo Ancelotti. All the indications are that the Italian coach will make his announcement after the El Clásico against Barcelona, thus enabling him to reach an agreement with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) to take over the Brazilian national team.
Faced with this jigsaw puzzle, the biggest question for weeks has been who will be the coach responsible for continuing the great moment experienced by Bayer Leverkusen, which has changed the status quo in German soccer and in Europe as a whole. However, this mystery is coming to an end thanks to the latest news from the Spanish press.
Cesc Fàbregas is Bayer Leverkusen's top target to replace Xabi Alonso
One of the main names in Barcelona's history is Leverkusen's main target. Cesc Fàbregas, currently coach of Como, has been chosen to keep the club's drive towards long-term success alive. The coach was voted Serie A's best coach for the month of April, positively surprising with a team that has notable limitations
Under Fàbregas, Como are in 10th place in their first season in the top flight, a very safe campaign and far from any real chance of relegation, as imagined at the start of the season. What's more, sporting director Fernando Carro believes that Fàbregas' profile matches that of Xabi Alonso.
With plenty of personality and an attacking style of play, Cesc Fàbregas has pleased Bayer Leverkusen's management. However, his departure from Como will require a breach of contract (valid until 2028), not to mention the fact that the former Barcelona player is a shareholder in the Italian club.