Bayer Leverkusen are paying attention to the possible departure of their current coach Xabi Alonso next summer and have already done so. two possible candidates to replace it. And according to ‘Sky Sports’, the signs at the BayArena hint at a possible farewell from the Spanish coach at the end of the season.
Gipuzkoa’s contract runs until 2026, but Leverkusen leaders have already started the search for the ideal coach to replace Alonso. The one who was world champion with Spain during the 2010 World Cup He forever changed the history of the German club in the two years he managed Leverkusen, winning a Bundesliga, a Cup and a German Super Cup.
Many people take for granted that the Basque will leave Germany once this season is over. And it’s a triumph for Leverkusen that they managed to hold on to Xabi for another year despite all the rumors putting him in the squad. Bayern Munichinside the real Madrid or in the Liverpool.
It is for this reason that the German entity wants to prepare for an exit scenario and has been exploring the market for a long time. As reported by the aforementioned British media, among the candidates for his succession are the Stuttgart coach, Sébastien Hoeness (with contract until 2027) and second coach of the German national team, Sandro Wagner (with contract until the 2026 World Cup).
On the one hand, Hoeness particularly appreciates a great reputation in Germany. He is a highly regarded coach in the Bundesliga who is committed to courageous and attacking football, a playing philosophy which attracts much attention from the Leverkusen management. Of course, Hoeness has a clause between seven and eight million euros.
In Wagner’s case, the German club will face more competition, as several Premier League teams have already contacted him and he has also interest from other Bundesliga teams. In addition, the sporting director of the German Federation and club legend, Rudi Völler has great esteem for Wagner and considers him a good option for the bench that Alonso now occupies.
Wagner will complete his coaching studies in the coming weeks and could take the job after graduating next year. After the European Cup, Hoffenheim knocked on Wagner’s doorbut the German Federation ended up keeping Julian Nagelsmann’s deputy.
