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Published on 2024-04-17 03:58:45
German champions, Bayer Leverkusen, have attributed the decision of their coach, Xabi Alonso, to stay and develop the club’s project to the presence of their star players, including Nigeria’s Victor Boniface. Despite interest from top European clubs such as Bayern Munich and Liverpool, Alonso chose to remain with Leverkusen after leading them to their first Bundesliga title. The club is currently in the German Cup final and the quarterfinal of the Europa Cup, where they will face West Ham in the second leg of their tie.
The team’s success this season can be attributed to the performance of players like Boniface, who scored crucial goals in the Europa Cup and Bundesliga matches. Leverkusen won the Bundesliga title by defeating Werder Bremen 5-0, remaining unbeaten in all competitions. Italian football authority, Fabrizio Romano, praised Alonso for his underrated work with the team, noting that the club’s project under the Spanish coach is ongoing.
Despite rumors linking Leverkusen’s star players to bigger clubs, Romano mentioned that the club is only willing to sanction one major sale. He highlighted the impact of players like Boniface, Grimaldo, Frimpong, and Xhaka in the team’s success, applauding Leverkusen for their fantastic achievements. Alonso took charge of the team in October 2022 when they were struggling in the Bundesliga but managed to turn their fortunes around, leading them to their first Bundesliga title in 120 years.
The post also mentioned Bayer Leverkusen CEO Carro’s commitment to strengthening the team in key areas while also selling one player to fund new signings. Alonso expressed his commitment to the young team and his desire to continue managing them, emphasizing the unity and success they have achieved together. Leverkusen’s project under Alonso’s leadership has been highly successful, with the club aiming to build on their recent achievements with new signings and strategic sales in the upcoming transfer window.
