Eberl’s Past Attempt to Sign Xabi Alonso for Borussia ‘Gladbach Revealed

Published 2024-02-27 10:56 by Austin Ivy
Barcelona football news

Newly appointed Bayern Munich director, Eberl, has disclosed a past attempt to sign Xabi Alonso as a manager for Borussia Mönchengladbach. This revelation came during a recent statement where Eberl shared insights into his managerial decisions from three years ago.

Eberl expressed his admiration for Alonso’s potential as a manager, stating, “I wanted to bring Xabi Alonso to Borussia ‘Gladbach, it was three years ago…”. However, Alonso declined the offer, citing the need for more experience before taking on such a role. “He told me: I’m sorry but no thanks, it’s too early. I need more experience,” Alonso responded, showcasing his humility and foresight.

Despite the unsuccessful attempt, Eberl praised Alonso’s decision-making, describing it as “impressive”. However, he refrained from commenting on the current situation, leaving the details of Alonso’s current engagements and future plans undisclosed.

Player Profile:

  • Player Name: Marcos Alonso
  • Club: Barcelona
  • Position: Defender
  • Nationality: Spain
  • League: La Liga

It’s important to note that the player profile provided pertains to Marcos Alonso, who is currently playing for Barcelona in the position of a defender, and not Xabi Alonso, the subject of Eberl’s managerial interest.

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