Under Alonso's guidance, Leverkusen has been unbeaten in the first 26 matches of the season and has shown great form in the Europa League, setting up a quarter-final clash against West Ham United next month. With an impressive record of 50 wins in 75 matches across all competitions, Alonso's managerial prowess has caught the attention of top clubs.
Sky Sports News reports that Alonso has made up his mind about his next move for the 2024-25 season, with Bayern Munich being his preferred choice. This decision comes as he aims to challenge Bayern for the Bundesliga title.
While Liverpool had their sights set on Alonso as their top candidate to succeed Jurgen Klopp, who is leaving the club after nine years, they are now exploring other options in case Alonso opts for Bayern. Ruben Amorim, currently managing Sporting Lisbon, is one of the alternatives being considered by Liverpool.
As for Bayern Munich, they are also in search of a new manager following the announcement of Thomas Tuchel's departure. Despite their Champions League progression, Bayern is facing challenges in the Bundesliga this season.
With Alonso's likelihood of joining Liverpool decreasing, there are talks of promoting Pep Lijnders, Klopp's assistant, to take over as the first-team manager next season. Lijnders, though relatively inexperienced in managerial roles, is highly regarded within the club and has briefly managed NEC in the Eredivisie.
