Xabi Alonso

[Pacemaker]

What a job he has done at Bayer Leverkuson. 1st Bundesliga title having never won a title before and when he took over in 2022 they were in the relegation zone.

League won with 5 games to go and lead Bayern and Stuttgart by 16 clear points.

 

[FearOfAJackPlanet]

This was the first time Leverkusen has won the title, no? Agree it is a fantastic achievement.

 

[Cooperman]

Fucking LOL at Harry Kane.

Audi Cup winners medal and a Bundesliga runner up sticky badge.

 

[K23]

Not too shabby at this management game, is he.

 

[bakajack]

This was the first time Leverkusen has won the title, no? Agree it is a fantastic achievement.

Yup first time they have ever won the league. Were in the relegation places when he took over last season.
Turned down approaches from Liverpool and Real Madrid to focus on the title charge and most likely expected to stay there for next season. Incredible achievement for a rookie manager.

 

[FearOfAJackPlanet]

Fucking LOL at Harry Kane.

Audi Cup winners medal and a Bundesliga runner up sticky badge.

Major trophy kryptonite.

I can imagine the discussions when they were bringing him in:

"Harry, we're the reigning champions. Dortmund are the only real challengers and they won't be as strong this time, we'll win the league this year, no problem; You'll get your first major league title don't worry - Who else is going to win it, eh? f*cking Leverkusen?"

 

[Cooperman]

Major trophy kryptonite.

I can imagine the discussions when they were bringing him in:

"Harry, we're the reigning champions. Dortmund are the only real challengers and they won't be as strong this time, we'll win the league this year, no problem; You'll get your first major league title don't worry - Who else is going to win it, eh? f*cking Leverkusen?"