Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro insists the club is “in a hurry” looking forward to another season under Xabi Alonso, despite close ties with his return to Liverpool.
In his first full season in charge, Alonso guided Leverkusen to the top of the Bundesliga (with a whopping 10-point lead with just 8 games remaining) and also reached the quarter-finals of the Europa League without losing a game yet. Unique game in all competitions. The Spaniard’s score increased throughout the campaign, leading him to become the most talked-about candidate in the bid to update outgoing Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
Title rivals Bayern Munich, one of Alonso’s former clubs, are also interested and are said to have already been in touch, but Carro insists Leverkusen have not received any indication to suggest he is on the verge of leaving.
“He has a contract until 2026 and we are making plans for next season with him at full speed,” the Leverkusen coach told Marca. “There are things that recommend that he continue with us. In terms of training, he’s been number one in the world lately. “
Carro’s comments echo those of Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes, who told Frankfurter Rundschau last month: “I remain calm and optimistic. The most important thing for coaches is that they feel comfortable and that they are in the right place.
“Xabi knows what they give him at the club. He’s said it many times. That’s how he works every day with his team and his coaching staff. “
Alonso, 42, has remained coy about his future, with Leverkusen still unbeaten after 38 games this season and on course for the treble. In January, shortly after Klopp made a surprise announcement about his upcoming departure, the former Liverpool midfielder said: “At the moment I’m satisfied here.
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“I enjoy my work here and I feel like it’s a challenge. It’s been an intense but delightful adventure here in Leverkusen and I’m trying to do the best I can to help my players be fit for what’s to come. “.
Alonso added: “To be honest, I’m not at that moment thinking about the next step. I’m thinking about where I am now. I think I’m in a wonderful position and I’m enjoying it. “I think it’s the right thing to do. Position and all I can say. What position he will take in the future, I don’t know. I don’t care right now.
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