Xabi Alonso has announced he is leaving Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season. Alonso, who guided the club to their first ever Bundesliga title in 2023-24 and won the German double in an unbeaten domestic campaign, confirmed his decision ahead of Sunday’s match at home to Borussia Dortmund.

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso is leaving the German club after this season, ahead of an expected move to Real Madrid. “This is the right moment to announce it,” the Spanish coach said Friday, ahead of what will be his final home game on Sunday.

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso says he’s leaving the club after this season, ahead of an expected move to Real Madrid.