Last week, Bayer Leverkusen took the initiative to approach former Barcelona manager Xavi, inviting him to coach the team, but this offer was once again rejected by Xavi.
Bayer Leverkusen officially announced on Monday that head coach Erik ten Hag was sacked after only coaching the club for two games, and the club immediately launched the search for a new head coach. In fact, as early as the previous week, Bayer Leverkusen had already sent representatives to communicate with former Barcelona manager Xavi, hoping to persuade him to take over the team. This development also indicates that the club's top management had already made the decision to sack Ten Hag at that time.
In fact, this is not the first time Bayer Leverkusen has extended an invitation to Xavi. As early as June this year, after Xabi Alonso left his post, Bayer Leverkusen tried to appoint Xavi as head coach, but the Spanish football legend believed the time was not yet right and thus politely declined the offer. When Bayer Leverkusen extended the invitation again this time, Xavi still chose to refuse.
Xavi has certain doubts about Bayer Leverkusen's current internal situation, especially as the team is in a period of turbulence. In addition, the move of Ten Hag being sacked in a short period of time has also made Xavi question the club's stability and long-term plans. After considering various factors comprehensively, Xavi finally insisted on his decision not to return to the coaching bench to manage Bayer Leverkusen for the time bein
