Bayer Leverkusen supervisor Xabi Alonso has left the door open to a transfer to the Premier League in future after explaining why he snubbed the prospect to hitch Liverpool this summer season.
The rise of Alonso’s Leverkusen, who’re on the cusp of profitable the Bundesliga title, noticed the boss closely linked with each Liverpool and Bayern Munich earlier than he publicly confirmed he deliberate to stick with his present membership for not less than one other 12 months.
Whereas a right away swap to England is off the desk, Alonso refused to completely shut the door to managing within the Premier League.
“You by no means know,” Alonso teased. “In the meanwhile I’ve sufficient on my plate to consider, however I am nonetheless younger as a coach and for certain it is a good [league].”
Having snubbed Liverpool and Bayern, who will each rent new managers this summer season, Alonso’s future has now been tied to a different former employer, Actual Madrid, who may have a brand new boss subsequent summer season if Carlo Ancelotti departs.
Alonso went on to elucidate he felt too tied to the Leverkusen challenge to leap ship and take cost of Liverpool this summer season.
“There have been many causes [for deciding to stay],” he mentioned. “After one 12 months, we’re constructing a staff, we’re constructing an incredible spirit right here.
“There have been many causes and so many gamers. The season has been nice to date, and for certain we wish to hold having this factor collectively.
“I felt a part of it. After one 12 months, it did not really feel like the precise timing, and that is why I am dedicated.”