Xabi Alonso has confirmed he will still be in charge of Bayer Leverkusen next season.The former Liverpool midfielder had been linked to the vacant head coach role at Tottenham during the past month.Alonso has impressed in his first senior managerial position after he guided Leverkusen out of relegation trouble in the Bundesliga and into the Europa League semi-finals since his appointment in October.With Julian Nagelsmann no longer a contender for the role at Spurs and Burnley boss Vincent Kompany signing a new deal earlier this month, Alonso remained one of the bookkeepers’ favourites to replace Antonio Conte.RecommendedCharity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aideUkraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow liveBut speaking at a press conference ahead of Thursday’s Europa League last-four second leg with Roma, Alonso said: “I’m happy here with the team and the club.“I’m not worried about my future.”Asked by a Bild reporter if that meant he would still be in charge of Leverkusen next season, Alonso replied: “That’s correct.”More aboutPA ReadyXabi AlonsoBayer LeverkusenAntonio ConteVincent KompanyLiverpoolBundesligaEuropa LeagueJulian NagelsmannBurnleyRomaBild1/1Xabi Alonso ‘happy’ and committed to Bayer Leverkusen amid Tottenham links Xabi Alonso ‘happy’ and committed to Bayer Leverkusen amid Tottenham linksXabi Alonso has confirmed he will be in charge of Bayer Leverkusen next season (Steve Welsh/PA)PA Wire ✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.SubscribeAlready subscribed? Log inMost PopularPopular videosSponsored FeaturesVoucher CodesNike Discount CodeUp to 30% off + free delivery with Nike promo codes for membersFootasylum Discount Code20% off selected orders with this Footasylum discount codeNew Balance Discount CodeOver 20% off in the New Balance outletGO Outdoors Discount Codes10% off everything with the GO Outdoors newsletter discountSweaty Betty Discount Code20% off all orders with the Sweaty Betty student discountIndy / CompareCompare UK Broadband DealsCompare broadband packages side by side to find the best deal for youCheap Broadband Deals in 2023Compare cheap broadband deals from providers with fastest speed in your areaFibre Broadband Deals May 2023All you need to know about fibre broadbandBest Apple iPhone Deals in the UK May 2023Compare iPhone contract deals and get the best offer this MayCompare Mobile Phone DealsCompare the best mobile phone deals from the top networks and brands Get in touchContact usOur ProductsSubscribeRegisterNewslettersDonateToday’s EditionInstall our appArchiveOther publicationsInternational editionsIndependent en EspañolIndependent ArabiaIndependent TurkishIndependent PersianIndependent UrduEvening StandardNovaya GazetaExtrasAdvisorPuzzlesAll topicsVoucher codesCompareCompetitions and offersIndependent AdvertisingSyndicationWorking at The IndependentLegalCode of conduct and complaintsContributorsCookie policyDonations Terms & ConditionsPrivacy noticeUser policiesModern Slavery Act Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inCloseUS EditionChangeUK EditionAsia EditionEdición en EspañolSubscribe{{indy.truncatedName}}Log in / Register {{#items}}{{#stampSmall}}{{/stampSmall}}{{#stampClimate}}{{/stampClimate}}{{#stampPremium}}{{/stampPremium}}{{title}}{{#desc}}{{desc}}{{/desc}}{{#children}}{{title}}{{/children}}{{/items}}Indy100Crosswords & PuzzlesMost CommentedNewslettersAsk Me AnythingVirtual EventsVouchersCompare✕Log inEmail addressPasswordEmail and password don't matchSubmitForgotten your password?New to The Independent?RegisterOr if you would prefer:SIGN IN WITH GOOGLEWant an ad-free experience?View offersThis site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy notice and Terms of service apply.Hi {{indy.fullName}}My Independent Premium Account details Help centre Logout @keyframes spin{0%{transform:rotate(0)}to{transform:rotate(1turn)}} Spin
Xabi Alonso has confirmed he will still be in charge of Bayer Leverkusen next season.The former Liverpool midfielder had been linked to the vacant head coach role at Tottenham during the past month.Alonso has impressed in his first senior managerial position after he guided Leverkusen out of relegation trouble in the Bundesliga and into the Europa League semi-finals since his appointment in October.With Julian Nagelsmann no longer a contender for the role at Spurs and Burnley boss Vincent Kompany signing a new deal earlier this month, Alonso remained one of the bookkeepers’ favourites to replace Antonio Conte.RecommendedCharity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aideUkraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow liveBut speaking at a press conference ahead of Thursday’s Europa League last-four second leg with Roma, Alonso said: “I’m happy here with the team and the club.“I’m not worried about my future.”Asked by a Bild reporter if that meant he would still be in charge of Leverkusen next season, Alonso replied: “That’s correct.”More aboutPA ReadyXabi AlonsoBayer LeverkusenAntonio ConteVincent KompanyLiverpoolBundesligaEuropa LeagueJulian NagelsmannBurnleyRomaBild1/1Xabi Alonso ‘happy’ and committed to Bayer Leverkusen amid Tottenham links Xabi Alonso ‘happy’ and committed to Bayer Leverkusen amid Tottenham linksXabi Alonso has confirmed he will be in charge of Bayer Leverkusen next season (Steve Welsh/PA)PA Wire ✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.SubscribeAlready subscribed? Log inMost PopularPopular videosSponsored FeaturesVoucher CodesNike Discount CodeUp to 30% off + free delivery with Nike promo codes for membersFootasylum Discount Code20% off selected orders with this Footasylum discount codeNew Balance Discount CodeOver 20% off in the New Balance outletGO Outdoors Discount Codes10% off everything with the GO Outdoors newsletter discountSweaty Betty Discount Code20% off all orders with the Sweaty Betty student discountIndy / CompareCompare UK Broadband DealsCompare broadband packages side by side to find the best deal for youCheap Broadband Deals in 2023Compare cheap broadband deals from providers with fastest speed in your areaFibre Broadband Deals May 2023All you need to know about fibre broadbandBest Apple iPhone Deals in the UK May 2023Compare iPhone contract deals and get the best offer this MayCompare Mobile Phone DealsCompare the best mobile phone deals from the top networks and brands Get in touchContact usOur ProductsSubscribeRegisterNewslettersDonateToday’s EditionInstall our appArchiveOther publicationsInternational editionsIndependent en EspañolIndependent ArabiaIndependent TurkishIndependent PersianIndependent UrduEvening StandardNovaya GazetaExtrasAdvisorPuzzlesAll topicsVoucher codesCompareCompetitions and offersIndependent AdvertisingSyndicationWorking at The IndependentLegalCode of conduct and complaintsContributorsCookie policyDonations Terms & ConditionsPrivacy noticeUser policiesModern Slavery Act Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inCloseUS EditionChangeUK EditionAsia EditionEdición en EspañolSubscribe{{indy.truncatedName}}Log in / Register {{#items}}{{#stampSmall}}{{/stampSmall}}{{#stampClimate}}{{/stampClimate}}{{#stampPremium}}{{/stampPremium}}{{title}}{{#desc}}{{desc}}{{/desc}}{{#children}}{{title}}{{/children}}{{/items}}Indy100Crosswords & PuzzlesMost CommentedNewslettersAsk Me AnythingVirtual EventsVouchersCompare✕Log inEmail addressPasswordEmail and password don't matchSubmitForgotten your password?New to The Independent?RegisterOr if you would prefer:SIGN IN WITH GOOGLEWant an ad-free experience?View offersThis site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy notice and Terms of service apply.Hi {{indy.fullName}}My Independent Premium Account details Help centre Logout @keyframes spin{0%{transform:rotate(0)}to{transform:rotate(1turn)}} AOE