Xabi Alonso has just announced that he will leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of this season. The head coach is leaving with the appreciation of the club's fans. How will this affect the team’s future?

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso’s last home game in charge ended in a 4-2 drubbing by Borussia Dortmund that boosted the visitors’ chances of Champions League qualification on Sunday.

Bayer Leverkusen has officially announced that Xabi Alonso is leaving the club, meaning a move to Real Madrid looks even more likely.