Xabi Alonso Opens Up about Why He Rejected Liverpool and Decided to Stay with Leverkusen!

With Jurgen Klopp leaving this summer, Xabi Alonso was the leading contender to replace the outgoing manager at Liverpool. However the Spaniard decided to stay with Bayer Leverkusen after a record breaking season that could see them with the Bundesliga.

Talking to the media about his decision to stay with Leverkusen, Alonso said, "There were many reasons for deciding to stay. After one year, we're building a team, we're building a great spirit here. There were many reasons and so many players. The season has been great so far, and for sure we want to keep having this thing together. I felt part of it. After one year, it didn't feel like the right timing, and that's why I'm committed to Leverkusen".

However Alonso has not ruled out a move to the Premier League in the future. The former Liverpool player said that he was still a "young manager" and had time in his hands to eventually move to England in the future.