Bayer Leverkusen ‘resigned to losing Xabi Alonso next summer’ with two European heavyweights ‘keen’ on making the Spaniard their next manager… including top Premier League side

Bayer Leverkusen are preparing for Xabi Alonso’s exit in the summer, according to reports. 

Alonso is one of world football’s most in-demand coach after a hugely successful season with Bayer Leverkusen that saw them win the Bundesliga title unbeaten. 

The German side also won the DFB-Pokal and a reached the final of the Europa League where they were defeated by Atalanta. 

Alonso turned down the chance to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool in favour of staying with Leverkusen. 

The 42-year-old’s current deal with the German side ends at the end of the 2025-26 season but is expected to leave in the coming summer, according to Sky Germany. 

Man City are keen on Alonso, with Pep Guardiola’s future at the Etihad still unclear 

Manchester City are said to be showing concrete interest in Alonso with Pep Guardiola’s future at the Etihad still uncertain. 

Guardiola’s contract at City is due to expire at the end of the season and he is yet to commit his long-term future to the club. 

Alonso is also a candidate for former club Real Madrid despite Carlo Ancelotti’s current deal ending in 2026. 

The Spaniard played 236 times for the La Liga giants and was part of the side that won the Champions League in 2014. 

Leverkusen are already looking for Alonso’s successor, with Stuttgart boss Sebastian Hoeness and Germany assistant manager Sandro Wagner among those being considered. 

The former midfielder is also a candidate for former club Real Madrid despite Carlo Ancelotti’s (pictured) current deal ending in 2026

Sebastian Hoeness is among those being considered to replace Alonso at Leverkusen 

Leverkusen currently sit fourth in Bundesliga, three points behind leaders Bayern Munich after eight matches. 

Alonso’s side came from behind to be Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 on Saturday thanks to goals by Robert Andrich and Victor Boniface.