Bayer Leverkusen is interested in replacing head coach Xabi Alonso with Cesc Fabregas, according to Sky in Germany.
Alonso, he announced that he will leave the Bundesliga club at the end of the season prior to his expected return to Real Madrid and took over from his old boss Carlo Ancelotti.
It is understood that Fabregas, currently head coach at Serie A Side Como, is one of the names that Leverkusen is considering, with RB Leipzig also interested in the former midfielder of Chelsea and Arsenal.
Fabregas is assumed that he has indicated his wish to leave Como despite the guarantees at the club hierarchy about his effort earlier this year.
RB Leipzig also retains the interest in Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner.
Real Madrid Next for Xabi Alonso?
Alonso has emerged as one of the smartest coaching perspectives in Europe since he took over from Leverkusen in 2022. He was the favorite to replace Jurgen Klopp in Liverpool before Arne Slot was appointed.
Lastkusen won a competition and cup double under Alonso last season, the first Bundesliga title in the history of the club, which is just short of a remarkable unbeaten Treble with a defeat against Atalanta in the Europa League final.
“The club and I have agreed that this will be my last two games as Bayer Leverkusen coach,” said Alonso earlier this week after admitting their Bundesliga title to Bayern Munich last weekend.
“This is a moment with mixed emotions. This is not a moment to talk about the future.
“We want to say goodbye here on Sunday for some players, ourselves. It was the right time to announce it.”
Guardiola: Alonso's impact on Leverkusen incredible
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola paid tribute to Alonso – who played among him in Bayern Munich – after the news that he will leave Leverkusen.
“The impact on Leverkusen has been incredible,” he said. “All managers who had the pleasure of having him as a player realized that he would be a manager.
“Go to Germany to fight Face -To -Face with Bayern, that is always so difficult. Last season unbeaten, except for the last match against Atalanta in the Europa League final.
“The way they play and improve the players, they should be so proud of this partnership that they had two to three years old.”