Over the last several months, a lot of talk has revolved around Xabi Alonso and his future. Bayern and Liverpool have both shown interest in recruiting the 42-year-old, who is having fantastic success at Bayer Leverkusen at the moment.
Still, the Spaniard confirmed on Friday that he will stay as Black and Reds’ head coach for the next season. For the several teams who had high hopes of appointing him as their manager this summer, this news is devastating.
“I am convinced it is the right decision, I am happy,” he said. “We have had a lot of speculation regarding my future,” he said. “Until now we have had so many games, been pretty busy and focused, and I wanted to reflect during the international break and take a decision.
“The players gave me so many reasons to keep believing in the team – for their commitment, for their desire, for their hunger to have a great season. My job is not over here.”
What did Alonso say about interest from other clubs?
Alonso addressed the attention from two of his previous teams. “It wouldn’t be correct of me to talk about other clubs when they are in this situation. For sure there are clubs I have a strong link [as] I played there. So I respect them.
“[I have] the conviction I am in the right place at Bayer Leverkusen and I want to keep growing with the club, growing with the players. We have speculated enough. I want to enjoy wherever I am and I am enjoying it at Leverkusen.”
Now that Alonso will stay with Leverkusen for the next season, he will be in charge of the team’s Champions League run. Supposedly, a release provision in his contract will become effective in the summer of 2025. Interestingly, this might be his possible departure date.
Door open for Madrid move in near future?
After Alonso turned down Liverpool and Bayern, Real Madrid executives were reportedly ecstatic. It allegedly gave them an opening to go for him next season. He is much sought-after by Los…
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-03-30 17:09:20
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