Xabier Alonso Olano (Basque: [ˈʃaβi aˈlons̺o oˈlano], Spanish: [ˈʃaβj aˈlonso oˈlano]; born 25 November 1981) is a Spanish professional football manager and former player from Tolosa, Spain, who is currently the head coach of Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen.

Oct 5, 2024 · 3 – Alonso has won three trophies as Leverkusen boss (2023/24 Bundesliga and DFB Cup, plus 2024 Supercup), which is more than the club had ever won before (1992/93 DFB Cup and 1987/88 UEFA...

Xabi Alonso was appointed to the position of head coach at Bayer 04 Leverkusen in October 2022. The Spaniard had performed the same function for his homeland club of Real Sociedad in the Basque city of San Sebastian with the second team.

Dec 21, 2023 · BERLIN (AP) — Xabi Alonso has transformed Bayer Leverkusen from a relegation candidate to unbeaten Bundesliga leader in just over a year since taking over. Alonso’s team won 22 of its 35 games in the Bundesliga in 2023 — a club record within a calendar year.

Xabi Alonso recorded his 50th win in 75 Bundesliga games with Bayer Leverkusen when they beat Freiburg on Matchday 15, making 2024 the most successful year in the club's history.

Mar 29, 2024 · Xabi Alonso "felt the time was right" to end speculation over his future by announcing he will stay at Bayer Leverkusen, writes Guillem Balague.

Mar 29, 2024 · Alonso is on the verge of leading Leverkusen to a historic maiden Bundesliga title, with his team 10 points clear of defending champions Bayern Munich with eight games to go.

Aug 4, 2023 · Xabi Alonso has extended his contract as coach of German club Bayer Leverkusen through to 2026 after a strong first season led to speculation linking him with some of Europe’s top teams.

Mar 4, 2024 · Xabi Alonso was appointed the club’s head coach in October 2022, with Leverkusen languishing near the bottom of the German table.

Aug 4, 2023 · Bayer 04 Leverkusen have agreed a two-year extension to the contract with head coach Xabi Alonso. The Spaniard’s new contract runs to 30 June 2026. Alonso took charge of the Werkself last October and led them to the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa league and sixth place in the Bundesliga.