Real Sociedad boss Alguacil could replace Xabi Alonso at Leverkusen

The Zubieta academy is breaking down borders with names that are in fashion. One of them is Xabi Alonso, whom part of the press is now placing at Real Madrid while he tries to play a game of misdirection. While his situation is being resolved, his possible replacement on the Bayer Leverkusen bench is also a topic of conversation.

'Sky Sport Germany', through journalist Patrick Berger, named Imanol Alguacil this week as one of those preferred by the German sporting management to take the place left by Xabi Alonso. More 'txuri-urdin' blood to arrive at one of the most interesting teams on the current European scene.

The Orio native officially announced that he will leave Real Sociedad at the end of the season after six and a half years at the helm of the first team. This opens up a new horizon for him, as his great work has not gone unnoticed in Europe, although this would mean leaving the 'txuri-urdin' discipline for the first time.

What the Germans like about Imanol Alguacil is his ability to promote young talent, a key philosophy at Bayer Leverkusen that has led the club to develop players such as Florian Wirtz or Frimpong, Hincapie, Kovar or Boniface who have made his breakthrough at the Aspirin club. In addition, the 'txuri-urdin' coach managed to win a Copa del Rey and qualified Real Sociedad to Europe in five consecutive seasons, including a stint in the Champions League.

For the time being, Xabi Alonso is still officially coach of Bayer Leverkusen, although there is talk of him joining Real Madrid after the Club World Cup. Meanwhile, Imanol Alguacil will end his time as Real Sociedad coach on May 25th at the Santiago Bernabeu, and his replacement next season will be Sergio Francisco.