Bayer Leverkusen always believed Xabi Alonso would snub Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid to continue their fairytale, says chief Simon Rolfes as he warns big clubs circling around their top talents
by Daily Mail
Daily Mail— Alonso, 42, reaffirmed his commitment to Bayer Leverkusen last month. They have since won the Bundesliga and could add two more trophies. IAN LADYMAN and CHRIS SUTTON have their say on the Premier League's Player of the Year - Listen to the
Daily Mail—Xabi Alonso was RIGHT to reject Liverpool and Bayern Munich, Didi Hamann claims as he opens up on the Bayer Leverkusen boss' rapid rise to the top. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY LEWIS BROWNING: Alonso (pictured) has enjoyed an extremely successful season in charge of Leverkusen, and Hamann is full of praise for the Spaniard.
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