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Jose Mourinho’s prediction about Xabi Alonso’s managerial career has proven to be true. Five years ago, Mourinho recognized Alonso’s potential to become a top-level manager, even when he was still playing for Liverpool.

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Since then, Alonso has made significant progress in his coaching journey. He started by overseeing Real Madrid’s under-14s side in 2018 while completing his UEFA badges. The following year, he took charge of Real Sociedad’s B team and successfully led them to promotion from the third tier.

In 2022, Bayer Leverkusen approached Alonso when they were in the relegation zone. With his guidance, the team achieved an impressive sixth-placed finish by the end of the season. Since then, Alonso has continued to make extraordinary progress, with Bayer Leverkusen now competing for the Bundesliga title alongside Bayern Munich. Remarkably, they have not lost a single league match this campaign.

Mourinho’s foresight regarding Alonso’s managerial abilities was evident during an interview in 2019. He acknowledged that Alonso had the qualities of a manager, just like himself. Growing up with a father who was both a player and a manager, Alonso had the perfect foundation to excel in his coaching career. Mourinho humbly admitted that Alonso surpassed him as a player.

It is clear that Mourinho’s prediction about Alonso’s managerial success has come true, as he continues to make waves in the football world.