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The Spaniard will stay at Bayer Leverkusen for one more season (Picture: Getty)

Xabi Alonso will not succeed Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool’s next manager, with the Merseysiders ending their pursuit and whittling down their shortlist to two other targets.

The Bayer Leverkusen boss, who played for the Reds during a glittering career, quickly emerged as Liverpool’s top choice to replace Klopp when he steps down at the end of the season.

But, according to widespread reports, Alonso has decided to stay at Leverkusen for one more season and honour his contract after guiding the side to the summit of the Bundesliga table.

‘He is more inclined to stay at Bayer Leverkusen in view of their current successes, because he would not want to leave them behind,’ explained Hoeness.



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