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4 days ago
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Hofmann "would probably have considered a transfer" had Xabi Alonso remained at Leverkusen
Speaking to Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger, Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Jonas Hofmann said he could have been tempted to leave this summer. 'New coach, new opportunity. I am a product of the Bundesliga and I still play for Bayer Leverkusen; one of the best clubs in Germany. "I feel comfortable here, but under Xabi Alonso I would probably have considered a transfer,' the 33-year-old explained. Hofmann continued and went on to discuss what he felt wrong under ex-coach Xabi Alonso last season after their 2024-23 success. 'I expect a coach to address anything he notices right away. I expect open and direct communication. "A coach shouldn't wait longer than two weeks to do so, because as a coach, I want the players to be in top form so that I can raise the level in training. 'Competition is always necessary, that's clear. I would have expected a little more from the coach in that regard,' he added.
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23-03-2025
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Report: Leverkusen looking for new keeper as Kovar can leave
Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly set to let goalkeeper Matej Kovar go in summer and have started looking for a new man alongside Lukas Hradecky. Daily Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger said that Kovar can leave two years after arriving from Manchester United despite a contract until 2027. Kovar played 30 matches, mainly in cup competitions including the Champions League, but never fully managed to be on par with Hradecky. "It is part of our job and especially that of the scouting department to be prepared for all scenarios in all positions. That also applies to the goalkeeper position," Leverkusen managing director for sport Simon Rolfes said. Candidates are said to include Manchester City's Stefan Ortega, Noah Atubolu of Freiburg and Napoli's Alex Meret.
