Bayer Leverkusen fans can breathe easy! Xabi Alonso, the Bundesliga club's sought-after manager, announced Friday he'll stay at BayArena next season – shutting down rumors linking him to Europe's elite clubs.
"This season had *a lot* of speculation about my future," Alonso admitted during a press conference. After using the international break to reflect, he confirmed: "I told the club I'm staying to grow here. As a young coach, I need the right environment to develop – and this feels natural."
The former Real Madrid and Liverpool star turned coach has led Leverkusen to a historic unbeaten run this season. His loyalty sparks cheers from fans and questions about how long Europe's giants will wait to poach him. For now? The message is clear: Alonso's project is just getting started.
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Xabi Alonso, the Bundesliga club's sought-after manager, announced Friday he'll stay at BayArena next season – shutting down rumors linking him to Europe's elite clubs.
"This season had *a lot* of speculation about my future," Alonso admitted during a press conference. After using the international break to reflect, he confirmed: "I told the club I'm staying to grow here. As a young coach, I need the right environment to develop – and this feels natural."
The former Real Madrid and Liverpool star turned coach has led Leverkusen to a historic unbeaten run this season. His loyalty sparks cheers from fans and questions about how long Europe's giants will wait to poach him. For now? The message is clear: Alonso's project is just getting started. 
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