(FILES) Bayer Leverkusen's Spanish head coach Xabi Alonso is interviewed prior to the German first division Bundesliga football match between SV Darmstadt 98 and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Darmstadt, western Germany on February 3, 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 Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)