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Bayer Leverkusen Targets Imanol Alguacil as Alonso's Successor

4/29/2025

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Bayer Leverkusen is eyeing Imanol Alguacil as a potential successor to Xabi Alonso, who is set to depart for Madrid. Alguacil has made a name for himself at Real Sociedad, guiding the team to five straight European qualifications and clinching a Copa del Rey title. He will be free to take on a new challenge after the season concludes.

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Bayer Leverkusen is eyeing Imanol Alguacil as a potential successor to Xabi Alonso, who is set to depart for Madrid. Alguacil has made a name for himself at Real Sociedad, guiding the team to five straight European qualifications and clinching a Copa del Rey title. He will be free to take on a new challenge after the season concludes.