Xabier Alonso Olano (Basque: [ˈʃaβi aˈlons̺o oˈlano], Spanish: [ˈʃaβj aˈlonso oˈlano]; born 25 November 1981) is a Spanish professional football manager and former player from Tolosa, …

Xabi Alonso was appointed to the position of head coach at Bayer 04 Leverkusen in October 2022. The Spaniard had performed the same function for his homeland club of Real Sociedad …

Mar 4, 2024 · Xabi Alonso was appointed the club’s head coach in October 2022, with Leverkusen languishing near the bottom of the German table.

Aug 4, 2023 · Xabi Alonso has extended his contract as coach of German club Bayer Leverkusen through to 2026 after a strong first season led to speculation linking him with some of Europe’s …

Dec 21, 2023 · BERLIN (AP) — Xabi Alonso has transformed Bayer Leverkusen from a relegation candidate to unbeaten Bundesliga leader in just over a year since taking over. Alonso’s team …

Apr 14, 2024 · LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Few expected Xabi Alonso and Bayer Leverkusen to dethrone Bayern Munich and win the Bundesliga title race this season. Even …

Mar 29, 2024 · Alonso is on the verge of leading Leverkusen to a historic maiden Bundesliga title, with his team 10 points clear of defending champions Bayern Munich with eight games to go.

Mar 29, 2024 · Xabi Alonso "felt the time was right" to end speculation over his future by announcing he will stay at Bayer Leverkusen, writes Guillem Balague.

Apr 15, 2024 · Alonso became the first manager or coach to ever win the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen; dubbed ‘Neverkusen’ or ‘Vizekusen’ (German for “second-kusen”) for historically …

Bayer 04 Leverkusen have agreed a two-year extension to the contract with head coach Xabi Alonso. The Spaniard’s new contract runs to 30 June 2026. Alonso took charge of the …