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It's true that it was quite a wise decision that he took. And Leverkusen also looks like they will become a new challenger in the UCL next season. And apart from Leverkusen, it looks like there will also be a new challenger from Laliga, namely Girona. Girona this season has also become a club that has surprised everyone in the league. Although Girona's performance in Laliga is not as good as Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. but Girona also has a chance to go to UCL.
Regarding Xabi Alonso, he knows which is the best path for him to take and Leverkusen is indeed the right answer.
Xabi certainly understands the competition in the Champions League very well, with a squad that has been successfully polished this season, it could provide greater opportunities for him to talk a lot next season. If Xabi leaves for another club, it is not certain that he will be able to coach it well, because he needs to adapt again to build everything from scratch.
With Leverkusen, they understand each other well, making it easier for them to achieve their targets again next season. Turning down an offer from a big club is quite difficult, and I also think that Xabi has made the right and calculated decision. Apart from that, the interest of big European clubs in Xabi will certainly not be reduce, especially if Xabi is able to present trophies every season.
We will see Leverkusen and Girona competing in the Champions League next season, hopefully they won't be in the hell group later, so that their steps will be a little easier. Leverkusen and Girona have been the attraction in their domestic league this season, the impressive performance they have shown has impressed us all, they have created various surprises to get to this point.