Alonso has received praise for his work at Leverkusen, breaking Bayern Munich’s 11-year dominance and leading the club to win the league, ending Jurgen Klopp’s Borussia Dortmund’s streak back in 2012. After the victory, Alonso took to social media to share a graphic celebrating Leverkusen’s triumph and a photo of himself enjoying the celebrations. He captioned it with “It feels great” and a trophy emoji.

Last month, Alonso addressed the speculation about his future, expressing his intention to reflect during the international break and make a decision. He had a positive meeting with Leverkusen’s directors, informing them of his choice to continue as coach and emphasizing the importance of making decisions thoughtfully. Alonso expressed gratitude towards the club’s management for their support and respect and acknowledged the fans’ unwavering support.

Following Leverkusen’s Bundesliga title win, Alonso admitted uncertainty about the future, acknowledging the team’s commitment and expressing the ease that comes with their support. He expressed that the future was unclear, but the current moment felt great.