Bayer Leverkusen sporting director: "With Xabi Alonso, we have created a team that has amazed the entire football community"

Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes has expressed his reaction to the departure of head coach Xabi Alonso at the end of the season.

"Xabi Alonso was a real turning point in the development of Bayer Leverkusen. Together with him, we have created a team that has impressed the entire football community with our performance on the pitch, our team spirit and our unique style. We are proud of the results we have achieved together and the current position of our club. We wish him great success in his future career and I am sure that our paths will cross many more times in the future," said Rolfes.

It should be recalled that yesterday, Xabi Alonso officially announced that he would leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season. The Spanish specialist is expected to sign a 3-year contract with Real Madrid.

Bayer Leverkusen management highly appreciated Alonso's services to the club and highlighted his contribution to the team. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!