Tag: Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen's Victor Boniface excused from training as potential Saudi move nears

Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has been excused from training as a potential move to Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr nears.The 24-year-old,...

Aston Villa's Emi Buendia attracting interest from Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen are interested in signing Aston Villa midfielder Emiliano Buendia.Buendia, who has made just three starts this season and none in the...

Diego Simeone vs Xabi Alonso: A meeting of coaching minds – and one that could happen again soon

Diego Simeone’s super-charged Atletico Madrid were just too much for Xabi Alonso’s eventually overwhelmed Bayer Leverkusen.The 2-1 result in Tuesday’s Champions League match...

The Transfer Radar 2025: The Athletic's ultimate guide to players who could be on the move

Florian Wirtz is a jewel of German football and was central to Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten domestic double last season, winning the Bundesliga’s player...

Slot, Alonso and a powerful illustration of Liverpool's soaring confidence in this new era

In the end, Xabi Alonso looked like he wished he was anywhere but Anfield. He had enjoyed being back in Liverpool, seeing some...

Why Liverpool fell for Xabi Alonso, the 'spray gun' who became an adopted Scouser

Rival managers are rarely granted warm receptions at Anfield. Xabi Alonso, however, will be an exception.Tonight, his Bayer Leverkusen side will play at...