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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jacob Steinberg in Leverkusen

‘You never know’: Xabi Alonso says Premier League may beckon one day

Xabi Alonso during the press conference ahead of their the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Quarter-Final
Xabi Alonso says he has enough on his plate to think about without looking to change jobs any time soon. Photograph: Jörg Schüler/Bayer 04 Leverkusen/Getty Images

Xabi Alonso has refused to rule out managing in the Premier League in the future, despite ­disappointing ­Liverpool by ­committing his ­immediate future to Bayer Leverkusen.

Alonso, whose contract runs until 2026, is enjoying a stunning season with Leverkusen and could further enhance his reputation by clinching the Bundesliga title this weekend – an achievement that he insisted will not be on his side’s mind in their Europa League quarter-final first leg against West Ham on Thursday.

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