(FILES) Bayer Leverkusen's Spanish head coach Xabi Alonso celebrates at the end of the UEFA Europa League Group round of 16, second-leg football match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Garabagh in Leverkusen, western Germany on March 14, 2024. Xabi Alonso, who was seen by many as Liverpool's top target to replace Jurgen Klopp as their manager, said on March 29, 2024 he is staying at Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen next season. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP) (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)