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Xabi Alonso Leaves Leverkusen for Real Madrid After Historic Season

5/9/2025

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Xabi Alonso is set to bid farewell to Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season, as he prepares to take the reins at Real Madrid, replacing Carlo Ancelotti. The 43-year-old coach has made history by guiding Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title and a domestic double this season, culminating in poignant matches against Borussia Dortmund and Mainz.

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Xabi Alonso is set to bid farewell to Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season, as he prepares to take the reins at Real Madrid, replacing Carlo Ancelotti. The 43-year-old coach has made history by guiding Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title and a domestic double this season, culminating in poignant matches against Borussia Dortmund and Mainz.