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View image in fullscreenXabi Alonso confirms he will stay at Bayer Leverkusen next seasonSpanish manager was wanted by Liverpool and Bayern Munich‘I’m still young but I think this is the best decision for my future’

Xabi Alonso will remain manager of Bayer Leverkusen, the Spaniard announced on Friday, ending speculation that he would join one of his former clubs Liverpool or Bayern Munich.

“Last week I had a meeting (with club officials) and informed them of the decision to continue being coach of Bayer Leverkusen,” Alonso said at a press conference ahead of his side’s meeting with Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

“After lot of talks about my future, I used the break to reflect and make my decision.



I feel this is the right place to be for me as a young coach.

My job at Bayer is not over.

I want to help the club, help the players to develop, the board is great… it’s all fantastic here.”

He added: “I’m grateful to Bayer and the board, the players, the fans… I feel that this is the best way, to continue together.

I have also informed the players, it’s true.

My deadline was this week, it’s matter of respect.