Bayer Leverkusen announced on Wednesday that Xabi Alonso, the former Real Madrid great, has replaced Gerardo Seoane as the team’s coach.

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Xabi Alonso, the new coach of Bayer Leverkusen.

Xabi Alonso has signed a contract until June 30, 2024, which will be officially unveiled on Thursday.

Bayer Leverkusen have had a poor start to the season, sitting second to last in the Bundesliga (5 points from 8 matches) and 3rd in Champions League Group B (3 points, level with Porto and Atletico Madrid).