{"id":144463,"date":"2025-05-01T14:09:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T12:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weisetech.dev\/fc-barcelona-noticias\/en\/xavi-to-leverkusen-rumors-after-alonso-possible-signing-for-madrid_312419_102\/"},"modified":"2025-05-01T14:30:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T12:30:00","slug":"xavi-to-leverkusen-rumors-after-alonso-possible-signing-for-madrid_312419_102","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/en\/transfers\/xavi-to-leverkusen-rumors-after-alonso-possible-signing-for-madrid_312419_102.html","title":{"rendered":"Xavi Hern\u00e1ndez, candidate to manage Bayer Leverkusen if Alonso signs for Real Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Xavi Hern\u00e1ndez is rumored as a possible Leverkusen coach if Xabi Alonso leaves for Real Madrid in this market<\/h2>  \r\n<div class=\"article-addons\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/en\/calendar-fc-barcelona.html\"\r\n       target=\"_self\"\r\n       title=\"Calendar of FC Barcelona\"\r\n       class=\"blue-gredient-btn\">\r\n       \r\n        Calendar of FC Barcelona    <\/a>\r\n<\/div>   <p><strong>Xavi Hern\u00e1ndez<\/strong> is probably one of the most sought-after coaches currently in the free agent market. And why not? Although his spell in charge of <strong>FC Barcelona<\/strong> ended turbulently <a data-external=\"0\" data-intl-links-en=\"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/en\/transfers\/official-xavi-hernandez-and-fbarcelona-agree-his-departure-from-the-club_303964_102.html\" data-intl-links-es=\"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/fichajes\/oficial-xavi-hernandez-fc-barcelona-acuerdan-su-salida-del-club_303964_102.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/en\/transfers\/official-xavi-hernandez-and-fbarcelona-agree-his-departure-from-the-club_303964_102.html\" rel=\"follow\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\u00a1OFICIAL! Xavi Hern\u00e1ndez y el FC Barcelona acuerdan su salida&nbsp;del&nbsp;club\">at the close of the 2023-24 season<\/a> \u2014with the cul\u00e9 team finishing the season &#8216;blank&#8217; and in the midst of a game crisis\u2014 the former Catalan midfielder is still highly valued for what he demonstrated in terms of game proposal.<\/p>  <p>During his time as a Bar\u00e7a coach, the Terrassa native managed to implement an attractive footballing idea, based on the classic &#8216;made in La Masia&#8217; style. <strong>His approach focused on possession as the principle of the game<\/strong>, both to attack and to control the rhythm of the match, with a clear modern tiki-taka tint.<\/p>  <ul> <li> <u><strong>\ud83d\udcca XAVI HERN\u00c1NDEZ&#8217;S NUMBERS AS FC BARCELONA COACH:<\/strong><\/u> 143 games, 91 wins, 23 draws and 29 losses.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>In turn, <strong>Xavi<\/strong> <strong>Hern\u00e1ndez<\/strong> <a data-external=\"0\" data-intl-links-en=\"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/en\/fc-barcelona\/the-data-that-corroborates-the-great-confidence-that-xavi-has-in-the-jewels-of-masia_300208_102.html\" data-intl-links-es=\"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/fc-barcelona\/dato-corrobora-gran-confianza-tiene-xavi-en-joyas-masia_300208_102.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/en\/fc-barcelona\/the-data-that-corroborates-the-great-confidence-that-xavi-has-in-the-jewels-of-masia_300208_102.html\" rel=\"follow\" target=\"_self\" title=\"El dato que corrobora la gran confianza que tiene Xavi en las 'joyas' de La Masia\">knew how to bet on young talent<\/a>. Under his leadership, names like <strong>Lamine Yamal<\/strong> and <strong>Pau Cubars\u00ed<\/strong> debuted, which speaks of his great vision for detecting and developing promising players.<\/p>  <h2>The interest of big clubs: Xavi remains in the orbit of the elite<\/h2>  <p>It is not surprising that, despite having expressed his intention to take a break after his demanding time at <strong>Barcelona<\/strong>, several &#8216;top&#8217; teams have shown interest in his services. At the time, <a data-external=\"0\" data-intl-links-en=\"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/en\/transfers\/bombshell-manchester-united-have-reportedly-met-with-xavi-to-replace-ten-hag_308094_102.html\" data-intl-links-es=\"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/fichajes\/bombazo-el-manchester-united-se-habria-reunido-con-xavi-sustituir-ten-hag_308094_102.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/en\/transfers\/bombshell-manchester-united-have-reportedly-met-with-xavi-to-replace-ten-hag_308094_102.html\" rel=\"follow\" target=\"_self\" title=\"BOMBAZO: \u00a1El Manchester United se habr\u00eda reunido con Xavi para sustituir a Ten Hag!\">he was linked with teams like Manchester United<\/a>, which finally opted for <strong>R\u00faben Amorim<\/strong>, after getting rid of <strong>Erik Ten Hag<\/strong>, and <a data-external=\"0\" data-intl-links-en=\"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/en\/transfers\/xavi-to-juventus-bombshell-that-could-shake-serie-a_311205_102.html\" data-intl-links-es=\"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/fichajes\/xavi-juventus-bomba-puede-sacudir-serie-a_311205_102.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/en\/transfers\/xavi-to-juventus-bombshell-that-could-shake-serie-a_311205_102.html\" rel=\"follow\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\u00bfXavi a la Juventus? La 'bomba' que puede sacudir la Serie A\">also with Juventus<\/a> before replacing <strong>Thiago Motta<\/strong> with <strong>Igor Tudor<\/strong>.<\/p>  <p>However, the Egarense seems ready to return to the dugout. He expressed this in an interview given to France Football in March 2025, in which he left the door open to his return:<\/p>  <blockquote> <p>&#8220;I have nothing set, I am open to hearing offers. Why not coach another LaLiga team? I am looking for an exciting project, I have the ambition to win trophies&#8221;<\/p> <\/blockquote>  <h2>Bayer Leverkusen could be his new destination<\/h2>  <p>According to the German media outlet Kicker, <strong>Xavi Hern\u00e1ndez<\/strong> appears on the list of possible candidates to manage <strong>Bayer Leverkusen<\/strong> if <strong>Xabi Alonso<\/strong> finally decides to leave before his contract expires in 2026. &#8216;Die Werkself&#8217; would like to <strong>maintain a line of footballing continuity<\/strong> <a data-external=\"0\" data-intl-links-en=\"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/en\/transfers\/xabi-alonso-door-slam-to-real-madrid-another-fiasco-for-florentino-perez_311668_102.html\" data-intl-links-es=\"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/fichajes\/portazo-xabi-alonso-real-madrid-otro-fiasco-florentino-perez_311668_102.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/en\/transfers\/xabi-alonso-door-slam-to-real-madrid-another-fiasco-for-florentino-perez_311668_102.html\" rel=\"follow\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Portazo de Xabi Alonso al Real Madrid: \u00bfOtro fiasco para Florentino P\u00e9rez?\">in case the Tolosarra coach makes the jump to Real Madrid<\/a>, as has been rumored.<\/p>  <table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"> <thead style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"><tr> <th>Characteristic<\/th> \t\t\t<th>Xavi Hern\u00e1ndez<\/th> \t\t\t<th>Xabi Alonso<\/th> \t\t\t<th>Highlighted Coincidences<\/th> \t\t<\/tr><\/thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Basic tactical system<\/strong><\/td> \t\t\t<td>4-3-3<\/td> \t\t\t<td>3-4-2-1 \/ 3-5-2<\/td> \t\t\t<td>Both prioritize numerical superiority in midfield<\/td> \t\t<\/tr> <tr> <td><strong>Playing style<\/strong><\/td> \t\t\t<td>Dominant possession, clean exit, modern tiki-taka<\/td> \t\t\t<td>Positional game, high pressure and controlled verticality<\/td> \t\t\t<td>Focus on controlling the game from the ball<\/td> \t\t<\/tr> <tr> <td><strong>Training philosophy<\/strong><\/td> \t\t\t<td>Strong commitment to youth academy players<\/td> \t\t\t<td>Development of young talent (e.g., Wirtz, Frimpong)<\/td> \t\t\t<td>Promotion and development of young talents<\/td> \t\t<\/tr> <tr> <td><strong>Pressure after loss<\/strong><\/td> \t\t\t<td>Coordinated, but less aggressive than Alonso<\/td> \t\t\t<td>Highly intense and organized<\/td> \t\t\t<td>Fast defensive transitions<\/td> \t\t<\/tr> <tr> <td><strong>Inspirational references<\/strong><\/td> \t\t\t<td>Cruyff, Guardiola<\/td> \t\t\t<td>Guardiola, Klopp<\/td> \t\t\t<td>Similar influences of positional football<\/td> \t\t<\/tr> <tr> <td><strong>Tactical mentality<\/strong><\/td> \t\t\t<td>More conservative in adverse contexts<\/td> \t\t\t<td>More flexible, with transitions and tactical adjustments<\/td> \t\t\t<td>Ability to adapt according to the opponent<\/td> \t\t<\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <h2>Competition for the bench: Ten Hag and Imanol also in sight<\/h2>  <p><strong>Xavi Hern\u00e1ndez<\/strong> is not the only candidate in Leverkusen&#8217;s orbit. Kicker also points out that <strong>Erik Ten Hag<\/strong>, free after his time at <strong>Manchester United<\/strong>, is a solid alternative. To that list would be added <strong>Imanol Alguacil<\/strong>, who will leave <strong>Real Sociedad<\/strong> at the end of this season.<\/p>  <p>Even so, due to the similarity of styles and footballing philosophy, the Egarense would have a certain advantage over other names if the departure of <strong>Xabi Alonso<\/strong> from <strong>Leverkusen<\/strong> this summer materializes.<\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Xavi Hern\u00e1ndez is rumored as a possible Leverkusen coach if Xabi Alonso leaves for Real Madrid in this market Xavi Hern\u00e1ndez is probably one of the most sought-after coaches currently in the free agent market. And why not? 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