Overview
- Xabi Alonso confirms he will stay at Bayer Leverkusen, ending speculation about taking over at Liverpool or Bayern Munich.
- Liverpool now focuses on other managerial candidates, with Ruben Amorim and Roberto De Zerbi emerging as leading contenders.
- Alonso's decision to stay is influenced by Leverkusen's strong season, where they lead the Bundesliga and remain unbeaten.
- Liverpool's search for a new manager follows Jurgen Klopp's announcement to step down at the end of the season.
- Real Madrid is reported to have a plan in place to potentially appoint Alonso in 2025.