The 42-year-old took over at the BayArena in October 2022 with the side 17thGermany legend Lothar Matthaus believes that Xabi Alonso will decline all offers this summer in favour of remaining with Bayer Leverkusen. 'His dream may be to one day coach Bayern, Liverpool or Real Madrid,' he said. Matthaus, who made more than 400 appearances for Munich, ultimately hopes the former midfielder will choose the Bavarian giants, insisting Alonso is the perfect fit for the club. Munich boss Thomas Tuchel will depart the Allianz Arena this summer after enduring a tumultuous period at the club'I can't think of any coach in Europe or the world who fits Bayern Munich better than Xabi Alonso,' he added. '[He] is not yet interested in Bayern Munich, nor in Liverpool or Real Madrid.

Source: Metro February 28, 2024 18:24 UTC