Xabi Alonso ‘not interested in Bayern Munich, Liverpool or Real Madrid’

XABI ALONSO is set to snub Liverpool, Bayern Munich AND Real Madrid – according to German legend Lothar Matthaus.

Former Bayern star Matthaus would love Alonso to be the leading man next one boss of his old team, but believes the Spaniard will reject interest from a number of big clubs to stay at Bayer Leverkusen for at least another year.

Bayern Munich and Germany legend Lothar Matthaus believes Xabi Alonso is not going anywhere this summerCredit: Getty

Matthaus said: “His dream could be to one day coach Bayern, Liverpool or Real Madrid. But in my opinionhe is not done yet at Leverkusen.

“Xabi is not someone who gets carried away by big names, he has celebrated too many successes as a player for that.

“Moreover, he is not guided by the economic aspect. What matters to him is what he built and who he built it with.

“He knows where he comes from and what he owes to others. That’s why I don’t think he will sign for another club next season.”

Former Kop idol Alonso is seen as Liverpool’s first choice to replace Jurgen Klopp if the German leaves Anfield at the end of the season.

But another of the Spaniard’s former clubs, Bayern, are also looking for a new head coach after confirming Thomas Tuchel would be on his way this summer. summer.

And Real Madrid, another club that adorned Alonso as one of the most stylish midfielders of his generation, has also been linked with him.

Matthaus, who won seven Bundesliga titles with Bayern and the 1990 World Cup with West Germanyknows exactly where he wants Alonso to turn up next.

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Matthaus, 62, now approx Sky The German expert said: “As for the search for Tuchel’s successor, I would like to say one thing first: Xabi Alonso should be at the top of Bayern’s list because of his CV, his authority and his successful work at Leverkusen.

“I can’t think of any coach in Europe or the world who is a better fit for Bayern Munich than Xabi Alonso.

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“But Alonso is focused on Bayer Leverkusen and I like that. Xabi Alonso is not yet interested in Bayern Munich, nor in Liverpool or Real Madrid.

“He is only interested in winning three titles with Leverkusen in the next two and a half months.

“The way he was as a player, he is now the same as a coach.

“He is true to his character. The stories that unfold now and in the coming weeks and months do not matter to him.

“He has no pressure and can take it easy.”