The Most Wanted Man in Football

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Discover how Xabi Alonso achieved the unthinkable by ending Bayern Munich’s decade-long dominance in the Bundesliga. In this video, we explore Alonso's journey from legendary player to one of the most sought-after managers in world football. Learn how his unique management style, strategic long-term planning, and ability to invest in talent have made him the talk of top clubs like Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich.

⏱ Timestamps
00:00 How Did Xabi Alonso Stop Bayern?
01:25 The Fundamentals
02:25 Lead by Example
04:17 The Power of Patience
06:56 Brains over System
08:52 The Future

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[kareemosman]

LOOOOL exactly at full time at Leverkusen smashed it.

[filix]

Trained by Guardiola, Mourinho, Benitez, Zidane, Ancelotti, Luis Aragones, Del Bosque... A Monster.

[The_G.O.A.T__]

Congratulations Leverkusen for becoming German Champions. You guys deserve it ❤️.

[abhinandannayak]

"Sometimes to really speed things up, you've got to slow things down" 👏 I'll always remember this quote.

[Frosty]

That Nagelsmann lost the locker room seems to be an excuse being put into the world by Salihamidzic, to defend that ridiculous sacking. When you see the comments of the players and how shocked most of them were, it seems quite obvious that he didn't lose the locker room.

[Gallalad]

The most melodramatic title I’ve ever seen

[The_G.O.A.T__]

Another quality content Athletic Interest

[Capdog]

I see what you did there with the timing 😂

[wilbertnjoro]

This has to be the best video analysis I have seen from ATHLETIC INTEREST. Good job

[dradenhaven]

This is the best video on Alonso's managerial character so far.

[ArrKayLondon]

You could just say the curse of Harry Kane and make this a short.

[ozonehephzibah]

Amazing video, as always, and perfect timing on this one.

You were confident Leverkusen were going to be champions. 👏

[GuzmanVlc]

People normally also forget to mention that Xabi Alonso was a key part of the best Spanish National Team, and possibly the best National Team in history, winning Euro, World Cup and Euro again with absolute dominance.

I see many resemblances in the way this Leverkusen plays to that Spain.

[AM-mvro]

Who’s here after Arsenal bottled it against Villa 😂😂😂

[LNLBD]

They said the same thing back in 2012 when Klopp won the double with Borussia. Bayern knows how to bounce back.

[SauROnmiKE]

The last sentence describes life perfectly. Thank you for the amazing video, I am so glad Alonso is having this success. As a Chelsea fan I always feared him when we played Liverpool, he is very special.

[ayushgupta]

Final whistle blows, intern uploads it😂

[Frosty]

To me the greatest achievement in club football this season. No matter who wins the other leagues or the Championsleague.

[Tom]

Excellent story, nicely told. A true role model and a rare one at that.

[timothytumusiime]

Patience....
A virtue as rare in football as a quiet transfer window
Nice one
(Also, ironic given that we had both this season)