Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed the appointment of Xabi Alonso as their new manager, following the sacking of Gerardo Seaone earlier today.
Leverkusen sit 17th in the 18-team Bundesliga with just one win and five points from their opening eight games, having been thumped 4-0 at Bayern Munich last Friday evening. Seaone’s position has been under threat for some time, but the Swiss was offered one final chance in their Champions League game against Porto last night - which they lost 2-0.
That defeat presented the final straw in a dreadful run of form, with Die Werkself having already spoken to Alonso and able to confirm his appointment swiftly today. The former Liverpool midfielder - who rolled back the years with a vintage performance in the recent Liverpool Legends match against Manchester United - will take charge of his first game against Schalke on Saturday.
