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.