Xabi Alonso says it “didn't seem like the right time” to leave Bayer Leverkusen and become Liverpool's new manager.
first red The midfielder has been heavily linked with the possibility of being the man to replace Jurgen Klopp, who will leave Anfield in the summer.
alonso has made a deep impression on Leverkusenwho aspire to win the Bundesliga and remain undefeated in all competitions.
Given his links with Liverpool and his success in Germany, it was no surprise that he emerged as a possible successor to Klopp.
However, it recently announced that it is stay in Leverkusen and now he has given more details about his decision to remain at the club.
Alonso, who only joined in October 2022, told TNT Sports: “There were many reasons (for deciding to start at the Club). After a year, we are forming a team, we are building a great spirit here.
“There were many reasons and many players. The season has been excellent so far and we surely want to continue having this together.
“I felt part of it. After a year, it didn't feel like the right time, and that's why I'm committed.”
Although Liverpool have missed out on his appointment, Alonso also hinted that he could work in the Premier League in the future.
“You never know,” he said via The Guardian Ahead of Leverkusen's Europa League quarter-final clash against West Ham on Thursday, live on talkSPORT 2.
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“At the moment I have enough to think about, but I'm still young as a coach and I'm sure it's a good decision.”
With Alonso no longer an option for the vacancy, Liverpool have turned their attention to Ruben Amorim.
talkSPORT understands the Reds have had conversations with the representatives of the Sporting Lisbon coach about a possible appointment.
Amorim has the Portuguese giants top of the Portuguese top flight and four points ahead of rivals Benfica with a game in hand.
He also won the title with Sporting in 2021 and has since become one of the best managerial prospects alongside Alonso.
A final decision has yet to be made, but Liverpool are already taking steps to prepare for the post-Klopp era.
