Xabi Alonso
Spanish football manager (born 1981)
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Xabier Alonso Olano is a Spanish professional football manager and former player who is currently the head coach of Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen. Regarded as one of the best midfielders of his generation, he is also considered one of the best young managers in the world.
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'Beer Leverkusen' Stars drench Alonso in victory press conferenceWatch Bayer Leverkusen players interrupt Xabi Alonso's post-match press conference and drench him in beer as they celebrate securing their first Bundesliga title.BBC Sport - Published | |
How Alonso's juggernaut halted Bayern dominanceFrom 'Neverkusen' to Bundesliga champions, Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen are the "juggernaut" who stopped Bayern Munich.BBC Sport - Published | |
'To win the Bundesliga is unthinkable' - Leverkusen on brink of historyBBC Sport profiles Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen, so often the nearly men of German football, who are on the brink of winning the Bundesliga title for the first time.BBC Sport - Published | |
Not Alonso - so who should replace Klopp at Liverpool?A leading football analytics company looks at which manager the stats say should be the next Liverpool boss, as Xabi Alonso drops out of the running.BBC Sport - Published | |
'My job is not over here' - Alonso to stay at LeverkusenXabi Alonso announces he will remain as manager of Bayer Leverkusen beyond this summer despite interest from Liverpool and Bayern Munich.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Alonso feels time is right to end speculation'Xabi Alonso "felt the time was right" to end speculation over his future by announcing he will stay at Bayer Leverkusen, writes Guillem Balague.BBC Sport - Published | |
Bayer Leverkusen is right place for me to be - AlonsoBayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso says it is "the right place" for him as he confirms he will remain at the club next season despite interest from Liverpool and Bayern Munich.BBC Sport - Published | |
Alonso to stay at Leverkusen amid Liverpool interestXabi Alonso announces he will remain as manager of Bayer Leverkusen beyond this summer despite interest from Liverpool and Bayern Munich.BBC Sport - Published | |
Getting Alonso 'probably impossible' - Bayern chiefBringing Xabi Alonso to Bayern Munich this summer is "probably impossible", says the club's honorary president Uli Hoeness.BBC Sport - Published | |
Bayern and Liverpool 'working on Alonso deal'Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso is wanted by Liverpool and Bayern Munich, says the latter's honorary president Uli Hoeness.BBC Sport - Published | |
Jorginho wanted by Serie A sides - Saturday's gossipThree Serie A sides are interested in Jorginho, Liverpool will target Roberto de Zerbi if Xabi Alonso approach fails, Burnley to stick with Vincent Kompany, plus more.BBC Sport - Published | |
Liverpool make Alonso request - Thursday's gossipLiverpool make initial request for Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, Spurs target Pedro Neto and Eberechi Eze, Premier League trio interested in keeper Diant Ramaj, plus more.BBC Sport - Published | |
Where do Bayern turn next and will they woo Alonso?With Thomas Tuchel departing this summer and Xabi Alonso the name on everyone's lips, who will Bayern Munich turn to for their next manager?BBC Sport - Published | Alonso tight-lipped about Liverpool & Bayern linksBayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso "has nothing new to say" amid speculation linking him with Bayern Munich and Liverpool.BBC Sport - Published |
Bayern consider Solskjaer - Tuesday's gossipBayern Munich consider Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Xabi Alonso, Steve Bruce interested in vacant South Korea job, Manchester United tracking Tel and Reijnders, plus more.BBC Sport - Published | Alonso a 'standout' from new generation of bosses - KloppLiverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says Xabi Alonso is a "standout" of the new generation of football managers.BBC Sport - Published |
Solanke deserves an England call-up - IraolaBournemouth manager Andoni Iraola speaks to Football Focus about the Cherries' season so far, Spanish managers Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alonso, and Dominic Solanke's form.BBC Sport - Published | 'A man in demand - but Alonso to Liverpool is no done deal'With Xabi Alonso strong favourite to replace Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager next season, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague takes a closer look.BBC Sport - Published |
'He'll join Guardiola & Klopp in elite' - Is Alonso next 'super coach'?BBC Sport travels to Germany to discover why former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has become so highly rated as a coach.BBC Sport - Published | Leicester want £50m for Maddison - Thursday's gossipLeicester set £50m price tag for James Maddison, Inter Miami offer Lionel Messi equity stake in club, Xabi Alonso in contention for Chelsea job, plus more.BBC Sport - Published |
Euros On This Day - 23 June: Poborsky's iconic lob, Xabi Alonso's landmark double and Czechs avenge Euro 96 defeatBBC Sport rounds up the best archive action from 23 June in European Championship history.BBC Sport - Published |