By Rune Gjerulff @runegjerulff
Simon Rolfes isn’t anxious about dropping Xabi Alonso or Florian Wirtz this summer time.
| Photograph: Bayer 04 Leverkusen |
Given Bayer Leverkusen’s spectacular performances this season, it is no shock that head coach Xabi Alonso is attracting curiosity from Europe’s high golf equipment.
Liverpool, particularly, have been talked about as a possible vacation spot for the Spaniard following Jürgen Klopp’s resolution to step down as supervisor this summer time.
Nonetheless, Bayer Leverkusen managing director for sport Simon Rolfes is assured that the previous Liverpool midfielder will stay on the membership past the summer time.
“Sure, I am positive of that,” Rolfes instructed Sport1.
“One factor is the contract, the opposite is how comfy he feels. He is aware of we could have a high group subsequent yr.”
Not solely Xabi, but additionally his key gamers have been linked with a transfer away. One in all them is Florian Wirtz, however Rolfes is assured he’ll keep too.
“Sure. It is the precise factor for him. You may see from the way in which he performs that he has an atmosphere by which he can develop,” Rolfes stated.
Xabi Alonso is beneath contract till 2026, whereas Wirtz’s deal expires in 2027.
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