Former Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich player Xabi Alonso is the new head coach at Leverkusen-based Bayer. His contract with the Spanish specialist is due until 2024.
After eight Bundesliga rounds, Bayer is in 17th place in the standings with five points. In the next round, the team will take on Schalke. The meeting will take place on October 8, beginning at 13:30 GMT.