Xabi Alonso reveals why he rejected Liverpool's offer

The dust on the future of Xabi Alonso has finally settled after the Spaniard confirmed that he will remain at Bayer Leverkusen.

Alonso has been linked with a move to Liverpool following the decision of Jurgen Klopp to leave Anfield at the end of this current season. According to him, he will remain at Leverkusen next season (2024/25) which is when his current contract will expire.

"I had a good meeting with Bayer Leverkusen and I informed them that I will stay and continue at the club. After lot of talks about my future, I used the break to reflect and make my decision. This is the place to be for meMy job at Bayer is not over. I want to help the club, help the players to develop, the board is great. It’s all fantastic here. I am still young coach but I think this is the best decision for my future. I took my time and I’m sure about that”

He continued,

"I am grateful to Bayer and the board, the players, the fans… I feel that this is the best way, to continue together.I have also informed the players, it’s true. My deadline was this week, it’s matter of respect. Now everything is clear”.

He also spoke about what the future holds for him at Liverpool or Bayern. According to him, he would not speak about both clubs but he respects them.

"I am not gonna comment about Liverpool or Bayern. These are big clubs and I’ve strong links with them but I’m in the place where I want to be. It is not time to decide my future now, I want to develop at Bayer Leverkusen”.

Bayer Leverkusen supporters will hope he can replicate the same performance next season as he did in this current season.