"On its official website, Bayer Leverkusen announced the extension of the contract with head coach Xabi Alonso. The Spanish specialist's new contract with Leverkusen runs until 2026.
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"I am very grateful to Bayer for their trust. The fact that we share the same ideology and are moving in the same direction creates a good atmosphere between me and the management. This is a very good basis for everyday work. I assess the past season positively, but I want to achieve more. Now we are continuing to work on it," said Xabi Alonso.