Bayer Leverkusen coach Xavi Alonso is definitely the most eye-catching man in European football this season, and the 42-year-old Spanish coach, who has only been coaching the "pharmaceutical factory" for more than a year, has led Leverkusen to set a number of records: 38 unbeaten games, 33 wins, 109 goals, 10 points ahead of Bayern and so on. His place this summer has also received a lot of attention from the outside world.
As Xavi Alonso's old club from his playing days, Bayern are undoubtedly the one who favors Alonso the most. With Thomas Tuchel set to leave the club after the season, the 'Southern Kings', eager to turn things around, have left the managerial position to their former midfield command. Bayern sporting director Ebel made it clear in an interview with Bild that although there are at least four candidates for the new Bayern coach, Alonso is the more suitable candidate, "I want to say that he knows this club".
The Mirror even gave further news that Bayern will offer Alonso a contract with an annual salary of more than 20 million euros to snatch Alonso from Liverpool. If the contract is fulfilled, Alonso's annual salary will be on par with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, second only to Simeone, who has been in charge of Atletico Madrid for 13 years.
As for Liverpool, due to the departure of "Uncle Scum" Klopp at the end of the season, the team has the aura of "Alonso's old club", and Anfield is also looking forward to the arrival of the Spanish coach. Reds veterans Carragher, Crouch and others are happy that the former team-mate could be in charge of the team. Carragher even said bluntly: Alonso's coaching of Liverpool will integrate the football styles of Guardiola and Klopp, bringing his own "Anfield factor".
At present, Bayern Munich and Liverpool are one of Alonso's potential destinations next season. In contrast, choosing the less competitive Bundesliga to continue his stellar coaching career seems to be a better option for Alonso. After all, the fierce competition in the Premier League and Klopp's long-term imprint at Liverpool could have an impact on Alonso's managerial career.
However, the Bayer Leverkusen hierarchy did not see it that way, and they decided that Alonso would remain with the team next season and fulfill his current contract with the team until 2026. Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes is convinced that Alonso's retention is a high probability and said: "Alonso feels comfortable at Bayer Leverkusen, has a very good team, and there will be no changes to the team next year. ”
The Telegraph's Boult also said that Alonso's own plan is to stay at the pharmaceutical factory next season, and he will focus on this season's games, and whether Alonso will leave Bayer Leverkusen is still uncertain. Former Bayern coach Magath also said in an interview that Alonso was a very smart player when he was a player, and he is also very wise after becoming a manager, firmly believing that he will stay at Bayer Leverkusen, and said that "Alonso has something that he can't get at Bayer Leverkusen anywhere else, especially at Bayern." ”
Alonso's agent has also previously released rumours that Alonso himself may stay at Bayer Leverkusen, and going to the Premier League to coach is not his priority.
Alonso's tuning has been a huge part of Bayer Leverkusen's success this season, and he has plenty of reasons to stay, after all, next season will only be the second full season of his coaching career, and the Spanish teenager's coaching career is actually just beginning.
If he can successfully win the Bundesliga title this season and break Bayer Leverkusen's 120-year record without a title, Alonso will undoubtedly get more support from the club, instead of taking risks at Bayern, Liverpool and other giants, and his coaching career may be smoother.
However, the premise of all this is that the Bayer Leverkusen management can calm down, after all, the core of the team, Wirtz, Boniface, Palacios, Tower, Fersenphorn, etc., are all pursued by many European giants. If the main framework of the team can be retained, Alonso will remain in charge at Bayer Leverkusen, which is the best option for the club and Alonso himself.