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Alonso deserves a very big award from Leverkusen after he was able to win the Bundesliga and DFB Pokal, this season the prize money obtained from the championship is certainly not big but even so at least it will lift the prestige and popularity of Leverkusen later, two trophies after 120 years without a title is certainly a very remarkable achievement even though there are no star players in their squad, Alonso this season has done a very good job and we can even say it has been the perfect journey in winning domestic trophies.
Leverkusen next season will play in the Champions League and as we know, if the Champions League is an elite league filled with elite clubs and has a quality squad, so if indeed Leverkusen wants to make a surprise again next season of course Alonso must be given a large budget to add depth to their squad, this season we can indeed say if the Leverkusen squad is good enough but still they need additional players who are indeed Able to improve their performance to be better than this season.
With the performance that Xabi has shown this season, I think the management and club officials will not hesitate to support Xabi in adding depth to the squad, even though it could cost a lot of the budget. Competing in the Champions League while trying to defend the Bundesliga trophy will of course not be easy, Xabi needs additional ammunition to be able to bring Leverkusen to conquer various challenges and achieve targets next season.
With a very solid team, the adventure of Xabi and his fleet next season will be easier, especially if they all stay at the club and don't leave. Several important Leverkusen players will definitely receive offers from other European elite clubs, and Xabi certainly has to be very astute in dealing with this, while looking at the potential of other players who can be recruited in the next transfer window.
Last summer, Xakha was one of Leverkusen most successful recruits, because in his first season he immediately had a big influence on the team, so that Leverkusen was able to win two trophies. I think Xabi will again look for players with the same characteristics as Xhaka, of course those who have experience playing in the Champions League, so that Leverkusen can have an instant impact, without taking a long time to adapt to the existing squad.