
Bayer Leverkusen is already starting to plan for the future without Xabi Alonso, and one of the names that has gained strength to take over on the bench is Imanol Alguacil. The Real Sociedad coach, whose departure from the Basque team has opened a new stage in his career, is on the radar of the Bundesliga champions as the top choice to maintain the ambitious and structured style of play that Alonso left after his time in .
Imanol's experience leading the Txuriurdin project, where he has managed to establish a recognizable and competitive football philosophy both domestically and in European competitions, has not gone unnoticed outside of Spain. In particular, his work in the recent edition of the Champions League, where Real Sociedad displayed high-level football, has strengthened his profile as a coach capable of competing at the top level.
⚫️🔴 Imanol Alguacil is a candidate to replace Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen. (@berger_pj)
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🇪🇸 He will be available on a free transfer as he will leave Real Sociedad at the end of the season. pic.twitter.com/t5l6l4rXOr
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In addition to his career path, another factor in his favor is his contractual situation: currently without a team, his arrival would not involve negotiations with any club, making an immediate transfer possible. Leverkusen also values his ability to get the best out of young squads, which aligns with the club's sporting policy.
It would not be the first time that the German team looks to San Sebastián, as they previously recruited Xabi Alonso himself, who was then in charge of the Real Sociedad reserve team. The similarities between the two coaches and the connection between their projects strengthen the chances of Imanol taking the reins of a Leverkusen that aims to continue competing at the highest level, both in and Europe.
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