The managerial carousel continues to spin. Xabi Alonso's potential move reflects the ever-changing dynamics of top-level football management, highlighting the ambition, uncertainty, and intrigue inherent in the profession.

Bayer Leverkusen is struggling to reach the high standards it set for itself last season. Xabi Alonso’s team has already dropped points in five of its nine Bundesliga games, while Tuesday’s 4-0 loss at Liverpool in the Champions League was already its second defeat of the season.

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso's future, previously the subject of speculation, has now been clarified. ESPN.es have reported Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the 2024/25 campaign. Xabi Alonso guided Leverkusen to an incredible Bundesliga and DFB Pokal domestic double last season in what was his first full campaign as a top division head coach.