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It's official: Bayer Leverkusen has sprung a major coaching surprise

Bayer Leverkusen have appointed a new head coach – and the name is not one that has been widely speculated upon in recent days.

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Leverkusen reject Arbeloa after missing out on Iraola & Luis

Bayer Leverkusen have reportedly turned down the opportunity to appoint former Real Madrid defender Alvaro Arbeloa as their new head coach. Despite a frantic search for a new leader to replace Kasper Hjulmand, the Bundesliga side are continuing their pursuit of other candidates after deciding the Spaniard is not yet ready for the role.

Bundesliga leaders reportedly rejected Arbeloa

Real Madrid's outgoing interim manager, Álvaro Arbeloa (43), has reportedly offered his services to Bayer Leverkusen – only to be turned down by the club.

BVB have walked away from the Eichhorn transfer saga after the player's camp insisted on an excessive signing-on fee

Kennet Eichhorn is apparently willing to settle for considerably less. Nevertheless, BVB have now pulled out of the transfer negotiations. The reason? The club deemed the player's signing-on fee demands absurd.

"Who on earth is this bloke?" Everyone is clamoring for the next Xabi Alonso

A Basque coach appeared to be the ideal candidate for Bayer Leverkusen's managerial role, but Liverpool FC have now inserted themselves into the equation. In just three years, Andoni Iraola has established himself as the most sought-after name in the coaching market. How did he achieve this?

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Leverkusen star reveals La Liga transfer plan

Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Alejandro Grimaldo has openly fuelled transfer speculation ahead of his first-ever World Cup appearance, reiterating his long-term desire to return home to Spain. Speaking to the press, he admitted that playing for a top-tier La Liga club remains a definitive career objective – one he intends to fulfil sooner rather than later.