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Alonso confirms his stay at Leverkusen

Xabi Alonso has confirmed that he will be in charge of Bayer Leverkusen next season as well.

The former Liverpool midfielder was a candidate to take the Tottenham role, but he has denied media speculation.

Alonso has impressed in his first season as coach.

It took Leverkusen out of the relegation zone in German football as it battles for next season's UEFA competitions.

He is also in the semifinals of the Europa League with Leverkusen, the team he started leading in October.