Director Alonso Leverkusen's tearful final goodbye, I return the respect he showed me until the end Real is opening a new era

May 09, 2025

Director Alonso Leverkusen's tearful final goodbye, I return the respect he showed me until the end Real is opening a new era



Director Alonso Leverkusen's tearful final goodbye, I return the respect he showed me until the end Real is opening a new era
"Had a long and successful time at this club. I want to say a proper goodbye at the weekend."

The appointment of 44-year-old coach Xavi Alonso to Real Madrid, which had only been rumored, has now been confirmed. In fact, there is only an official announcement left. Alonso is expected to lead Real from the new season after Ancelotti.

This situation can be guessed from Alonso's words. This is because Alonso officially announced that he would leave Leverkusen at the end of this season.




British media Daily Star reported on the 9th (Korean time) 'Alonso officially acknowledged that he was leaving Leverkusen and delivered a touching farewell message' Alonso is currently the most recognized young manager in European football. In particular, he led Leverkusen last season and won the Bundesliga title over Bayern Munich with a last-minute turnaround, drawing great attention.

Director Alonso Leverkusen's tearful final goodbye, I return the respect he showed me until the end Real is opening a new era
Bayern Munich, led by manager Thomas Tuchel at the time, was aiming to win an unprecedented 12 consecutive seasons in the league. Since the 2011-2012 season, the Bundesliga has been a league with the ending that Munich always wins. However, Leverkusen, led by Alonso, blocked Munich from winning for 12 consecutive seasons.

However, Alonso failed to win his second consecutive league title. This season, Munich, led by head coach Bang Sang Kompany, dominated the league in a completely new look. Eventually, Munich's league victory was confirmed on the 5th. Leverkusen played a role in confirming Munich's victory as a result. As Leverkusen drew 2-2 against Freiburg on the day, Munich confirmed the championship regardless of the results of the remaining games.




Since then, the decision on Alonso's future has been made rapidly.

In an official press conference ahead of the 33rd round of the Bundesliga against Dortmund on the 11th, Alonso surprisingly announced that he would put down the Leverkusen baton at the end of this season.

"The Leverkusen club and I have agreed that the next two league games will be our last as Leverkusen manager," he said, adding that he had already reached an agreement with the club about leaving.




Manager Alonso then delivered an affectionate message to Leverkusen. He "You have to enjoy this moment of mixed emotions. It's very emotional. I also told the players and coaching staff that this was never easy."

Director Alonso Leverkusen's tearful final goodbye, I return the respect he showed me until the end Real is opening a new era
Director Alonso Leverkusen's tearful final goodbye, I return the respect he showed me until the end Real is opening a new era
Alonso went on to thank the club and its fans. "We (players, coaching staff, club fronts, supporters, etc.) have had a good relationship, and that was the key to success. They trusted me and followed me. I want to say goodbye properly this weekend"I spent a long, meaningful and successful time with this club. I want to return the respect you showed me until the end."

Alonso will play his last home game against Dortmund on the 11th and then an away game against Mainz on the 17th. These two games are the last. Fortunately, the home game is just two days away. There is a high possibility that coach Alonso and fans will have a farewell ceremony after the game. Alonso is then expected to leave for Real.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.