Xabi Alonso, the manager of the moment, has announced where he will continue his career in the face of offers from Liverpool and Bayern Munich

Xabi Alonso has announced that he will continue to coach Bayer Leverkusenthis Friday during a press conference, putting an end to rumors about his possible purchase for several big clubs such as Liverpool or the Bayern Monaco.

“I wanted to use the international break to think a little better. Last week I had a meeting with Simon (Rolfes, sporting director) and Fernando (Carlo, president) to tell you that my decision is to continue being the coach of Bayer Leverkusen“said the Spanish coach of the Bundesliga leaders, on the eve of the match against Hoffenheim on the 27th matchday.

Contrary to his usual practice, the 42-year-old spoke English in his introductory speech, when he normally completes press conferences in Germanwith a slight Spanish accent.

Alonso, who finished his playing career at Bayern Munich between 2014 and 2017, has led Leverkusen since October 2022, his first great experience on the bench after coming through the youth teams of Real Madrid (2018/19) and the reserve team of Real Sociedad (2019/22).

“At the moment I think it’s the right place to continue to grow as a coach. I’m still a young coach and I think it’s the right place“explained the former midfielder, who signed a contract until 2024, which was then renewed in 2026.

Its renovation hasn’t stopped rumors about its possible fate from growing. According to the media, they postulated Real Madrid, Liverpool and Bayernthe three big clubs he played for from 2004 to 2017.

“We have to analyze all the possibilities and try to make good decisions, doing it in a natural way. We can have a great season and we are fighting for this”he recalled.

This Friday’s announcement will allow the club from the outskirts of Cologne to face the last two months of the most important season in its history with serenity. with the Bundesliga title within reach.

Nine days before the end of the season, Leverkusen are ten points ahead of Bayern MunichBundesliga champion since 2013.

Unbeaten this season in 38 gamesCounting all competitions, Leverkusen also competes for the German Cup – they will play the semi-finals against Fortuna Düsseldorf – and for the Europa League – quarter-finals against West Ham.

Founded in 1904 by the chemical company Bayer, the club has won only two titles in 120 years of existence: the UEFA Cup – the predecessor of the Europa League – in 1988 and the German Cup in 1993.

This season he aspires to add three lines to his short CV, after a journey in which runners-up abound (in the Bundesliga in 1997, 1999, 2000, 2002 and 2011, in the Cup; 2002, 2009 and 2020, and also in the League of Champions, in 2002), which earned him the nickname Neverkusen OR Vizekusen (second)