Jose Mourinho’s Remarkable Prediction: Xabi Alonso’s Ascent from Player to Coaching Sensation

Mourinho’s Predictive Remarks Regarding Xabi Alonso Resurface Online as Bayer Leverkusen Claims Top Spot in the Bundesliga Standings

A vintage clip of Jose Mourinho making a prescient forecast about Xabi Alonso’s future as a ‘very good’ manager has recently resurfaced online.

Back in 2019, the Portuguese tactical maestro elaborated on his prediction: “His father was a manager, so he grew up similar to me. Then he became a player – of course much better than I was. He became a player, a top player. His position on the pitch and his knowledge of the game – very high. He played in Spain, in England, and in Germany. And he was coached by Guardiola with Bayern, by myself in Real Madrid, by Ancelotti in Real Madrid, by Benitez in Liverpool. So, I think if you put all this together, Xabi has the conditions to be a very good coach.”

Indeed, Xabi Alonso is rapidly emerging as one of the premier coaches globally right before our eyes. In just around ten months at Bayer Leverkusen, the former Real Madrid star has transformed the team into a formidable contender, culminating in a journey to the Europa League semi-finals.

In the current season, they are widely regarded as Bayern Munich’s top challenger for the domestic title. Just recently, Leverkusen secured a 2-2 draw against the Bundesliga champions, placing them at the summit of the league with 10 points after four games.

Xabi Alonso is now positioned as a leading candidate to assume the helm at Real Madrid in the upcoming season.