"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.
"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.