"Bayer" sports director: "We have created a team that has left the entire football community in awe with Xabi Alonso"

«Bayer» sports director Simon Rolfes commented on the departure of team head coach Xabi Alonso at the end of the season.

«Xabi Alonso has been a real turning point in the development of the ‘Bayer’ club. Together with him, we have formed a team that has amazed the entire football community with our performance on the field, team spirit, and unique style. We take pride in the results we have achieved together and the current position of our club. We wish him great success in his future endeavors and I believe that our paths will cross many more times in the future,» said Rolfes.

It should be noted that yesterday Xabi Alonso officially announced that he would leave ‘Bayer’ at the end of the season. The Spanish specialist is expected to sign a 3-year contract with ‘Real Madrid’.

‘Bayer’ management highly appreciated Alonso's contributions to the club and specifically highlighted his impact on the team.