Having got the monkey off their backs by winning their first-ever Bundesliga title this season, Bayer Leverksuen will already be plotting how they can conquer Germany once again next term.
Keeping hold of manager Xabi Alonso for the new campaign has already been a huge boost and many punters will be looking to Leverkusen to come good again in the German top flight for 2024/25.
Alonso Stay Key To Success
Continuity is key in football, as any great dynasty will show, especially when it comes to the person in the dugout.
Alonso, who is 2/5 in the Europa League odds to help the club lift the trophy this season, was being linked with some of the biggest jobs in the game.
Die Werkself, who are 3/4 in the Atalanta vs Leverkusen betting to win the Europa League final in Dublin, might well have been concerned about the interest in their highly sought after manager.
However, despite reported interest from the likes of Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Manchester United, Alonso has confirmed he will be at the BayArena next season.
The Spanish tactician’s decision to stay with Die Schwarzroten demonstates that he believes in the project at the club and will feel there is more success to be had, which will be a positive for those backing Leverkusen to retain the Bundesliga title next season.
Having seen Bayern Munich win the previous 11 German titles, Leverkusen were certainly outsiders in the outright betting ahead of the 2023/24 campaign. Borussia Dortmund have been the Bavarian giants closest rivals for many years but even BVB could not keep pace with the rising force from the BayArena.
Recruitment Key In The Coming Months
Once the dust has settles on the thrills and spills of the 2023/24 season, Alonso and his coaching team will be looking at the squad to see where they can strengthen to stay ahead of the competition.
Punters and Football Tipsters backing a response from Bayern Munich might be hoping the giants of German football can try and lure stars from Leverkusen over to the Allianz Arena. It’s a tactic Bayern have used in the past, with the likes of Robert Lewandowski and Mario Götze previously making the controversial switch from Dortmund to Die Roten.
Keeping the club’s key players will be vital for Leverkusen’s chances of retaining the German crown, while they most also add depth if they are to be competitive in the Champions League next season.
Die Werkself have the opportunity to test themselves against the biggest clubs Europe has to offer next season and strength in depth will be required to progress from the group stage while also challenging at the top of the Bundesliga standings.
It’s a very exciting time for Leverkusen and refreshing to see a new club competing for titles in the German top flight.
Punters backing Die Schwarzroten will be encouraged by the club keeping Alonso and should keep a close eye on proceedings over what is set to be an intriguing summer transfer window at the BayArena.
