The possible replacement for Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen

Xabi Alonso is at the center of market rumors after his excellent work leading Bayer Leverkusen. The Spanish coach has managed to consolidate the German team at the top of the Bundesliga, attracting the interest of big clubs like Liverpool and Real Madrid. While his future is being debated between two giants of European football, the name of Andoni Iraola, current coach of Bournemouth, is starting to emerge as a possible substitute in the Leverkusen dugout, should Xabi Alonso decide to embark on a new adventure.

Andoni Iraola, possible replacement for Xabi Alonso

The interest from Liverpool and Real Madrid in Xabi Alonso is no coincidence. In a short time, he has shown to be a top-level coach, taking Leverkusen to the Bundesliga title and standing out for his offensive and dynamic style of play. Real Madrid, where Xabi Alonso had a glorious time as a player, sees in him a potential successor to Carlo Ancelotti, while Liverpool also values him as a potential replacement for Arne Slot, in case the new coach fails to settle at Anfield. Both institutions are closely monitoring the movements of the Basque coach.

As for Andoni Iraola, his name has gained strength in recent weeks as an interesting option for Bayer Leverkusen. After making the leap to the Premier League with Bournemouth, the Spanish coach has shown a clear football philosophy based on intensity and organization. His profile would fit well with the German project, which seeks continuity in its sporting growth. If Xabi Alonso ends up accepting an offer, Iraola could receive the call to lead one of the most powerful teams in Germany.

The future of both coaches could be linked in the coming months. While Xabi Alonso considers his options between Liverpool and Real Madrid, Andoni Iraola emerges as the ideal man to continue the work at Bayer Leverkusen. Everything indicates that the upcoming summer will be crucial for both in their careers as coaches.

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