One Leverkusen player disappointed that Xabi Alonso is still there: “I expected him to go to Bayern”

The name of Xabi Alonso He has been linked to several European banks in recent months. Madrid, Barça, Bayern Munich or Liverpool It seems that they were the ones who dreamed the most of the Spaniards, who finally made the surprising decision to continue on Bayer Leverkusen.

News that, without a doubt, cheered the German team, which is very close to the promotion of the Bundesliga and still does not know what it feels like to lose this season, which managed to get to the final of the DFB Pokal and life in the Europa League.

Well, not everyone is happy. Without going any further, the statements of Josip Stanisicwhere he admitted it “Maybe I expected a different result (that he would go to Bayern). But this is not a fairy tale”. Although she adds that “well, I’m happy he’s here. Even if it’s a little embarrassing for me.”

Why did Josip Stanisic fail? Well, the explanation is easy. The Croatian full-back is on loan this season at Leverkusen through Bayern Munich, where he will return once the season ends. The news of the continuation of Xabi Alonso This means that his great supporter will not accompany him to Bavaria, something that will make the footballer happy, because he has confidence in the Spanish coach.

Thomas Tuchelcurrent technician of Bavariadecided not to hope Stanisic last summer and this one, after an adaptation, became important to Bayer. “Looking back, it was the right move. The hope was to play in a young team and develop more. In the first half of the season it was difficult and I was often not satisfied, but in the end what matters is the team , which has evolved from brutal way,” explained Stanisic, who closed his words with a phrase that would not be liked in Munich: “For me, it is better to be away from Bavaria and be a champion. It’s fun, that’s why I’m a footballer. ”

The loan agreement between Leverkusen and Bayern does not include any buyout clause for the 24-year-old player, so if the club wants him it will have to negotiate with its rival. “Until the last game I won’t think about anything else. Let’s see, you never know what will happen in the summer”Stanisic spoke about the possibility of a return.