Xabi Alonso is likely to remain at Bayer Leverkusen next season, according to Simon Rolfes (Picture: Getty)Bayer Leverkusen’s sporting director Simon Rolfes says he is confident Xabi Alonso will still be the club’s manager next season, despite intense speculation linking the Spaniard with Liverpool. Currently the bookmakers’ favourite to succeed Klopp, Alonso has earned widespread praise the phenomenal job he has done at Leverkusen, who remain unbeaten in the Bundesliga this season and sit five points clear at the top of the table. Asked whether he is confident Alonso that will still be at Leverkusen next season, Rolfes told German outlet Sport1: ‘Yes, I’m sure. Rolfes is confident the ex-Spain midfielder will still be at Leverkusen next term (Picture: Getty)‘Everyone has the quality to play their part. ‘Speculation is normal but my focus is Bayer Leverkusen,’ he told told reporters in the wake of Klopp’s shock announcement.

Source: Metro February 12, 2024 15:53 UTC