Xabi Alonso appointed as Bayer Leverkusen manager

Bayer Leverkusen have fired coach Gerardo Seoane and replaced with him with Xabi Alonso. The Bundesliga club said Wednesday that they had “parted ways” with the Swiss coach and appointed the 40-year-old former Spain midfielder, who has been given a contract through June 2024.

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Barcelona and Bayern to clash in Champions League Group Stage

FC Barcelon and Bayern Munich have been drawn in the same Group of the Champions League for the second season in a row meaning Robert Lewandowski will return to Bavaria sooner than anticipated. Inter Milan and Viktoria Plzen complete the group while PSG face Juventus, Benfica and Maccabi Haifa as the Parisians seek to achieve their ultimate aim of winning the Champions League

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Chelsea sign Kai Havertz for £71m from Bayer Leverkusen

Chelsea have signed attacking midfielder Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen on a five-year contract in a deal worth £71m. The Germany international has scored 36 goals and contributed 25 assists in 118 appearances for the Bundesliga club

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