Quote from: KTChampions on Today at 04:40:38 PM

Quote from: coinlocket$ on Today at 02:09:25 PM

According to Fabrizio, Xabi Alonso has already renewed for one year with Bayer Lev. and the agreement will be announced publicly shortly.
He should also have a release clause for 2025.
Hard blow for Bayern M. who thought they had already signed him after Tuchel.
Who will the Germans go to now? Will they try for Conte or try hard for Klopp?

Yes, it's already official, Xabi remains at Bayer. I can say that this is a rather ambitious decision, since it is obvious that knowing the fact that it is more difficult to repeat success with an underdog, he remains. Secondly, I can say that this is good news because the algorithm breaks down when a new star (usually a player) moves to Bayern and the championship remains boring. The next season promises to be interesting again and it is far from certain that Bayern will be able to regain the title.

I want to say the opposite of what you are saying. It is not an ambitious decision. Xabi understands his role as a young manager, and he is unwilling to accept greater duties when he coaches a larger club than Leverkusen. I don't think it's an ambitious decision. Xabi is only looking to avoid putting himself under a lot of pressure as a young manager to the big club. I'm sure you understand how much pressure comes with becoming a manager for a big club like Munich or Liverpool. More fans, a larger target, more responsibility, and much more.

Imo, this is Xabi's main reason for staying at Leverkusen. Everything requires a process, mate. You can't really imagine jumping from 10 to 100 in an instant. It will only add to his workload as a big club coach. I support this decision, and Xabi is gradually but steadily progressing to the next level, despite the fact that managing the big club does not happen overnight. I can't deny that if he succeeds as a manager for a big club, he will get everything, but that isn't what Xabi needs in his career. Trust the process, and I'm sure this is his philosophy.