Bayer Leverkusen faces tomorrow a transcendental match against the leader of the Bundesliga, the Bayern Munich. In an interview for the ‘AFP’, the CEO of the team, Fernando Carro has discussed several current issues. The director has talked about the figure of Xabi Alonso, the future of Wirtz and the league match against the Bavarian team, which is leader in the table with 54 points, eight away from Leverkusen.
Xabi Alonso got the national triplet last season (League, Cup and Super Cup) and has become an idol in the German fans. Fernando Carro said that “after last year, it is already enough for a statue,” in relation to one day, the Donostiarra could be honored on the outskirts of Bayarena.
Xabi Alonso, about his future: “I stay calm and concentrated, so I want to continue”
After last year, it is already enough for a statue
Fernando Carro, CEO Del Bayer Leverkusen
The reasons to sign Xabi Alonso: “We had the impression that we needed a new impulse in the team. After the first talk we were sure that he had clear ideas and that he would be able to contribute experience to the team. When you have a career like the career like the His and combine his success and personality, everything multiplies.
Club growth in recent years: “We have a team that has evolved in recent seasons. The combination of good people there is, together with their professionalism and good management, it has been very positive. It works as a team and when decisions are made important leadership is needed. “
Party against Bayern and the possibility of winning: “I don’t think they fear us, but they respect us. They know they can overcome us and we also. Football consists of that. Compete, respect and fight for success.”
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Wirtz’s future and interests of great European clubs: “He has a contract until 2027 and is happy here. He is a very competitive player and while we can offer him a team that fights for everything will be good. It is the same as Xabi, he is happy here.”