Nagelsmann 'warns Xabi Alonso AGAINST Bayern Munich' job

Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann has issued a warning to Xabi Alonso regarding the possibility of choosing Bayern Munich over Liverpool for his next career move.

The Spaniard has garnered widespread acclaim for his managerial success since taking the reins at Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga.

Alonso's impressive performance has led to speculation that he could succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, following Klopp's announcement last month of his decision to step down.

Bayern Munich are currently in search of a new manager as Thomas Tuchel is poised to depart the Bavarian club at the season's end.

Leverkusen currently leads the Bundesliga by eleven points and remains undefeated, with Tuchel's Bayern dropping points in a torrid run of form.

However, Nagelsmann, who was relieved of his duties by Bayern in March 2023, has already warned Alonso against favouring Bayern over Liverpool.

In an interview with German outlet Der Speigel, Nagelsmann said: 'I was signed by Bayern with the proviso that I would change things.

'There are clubs that give you time. Jürgen Klopp was at Liverpool for five years before he became champion there for the first time. Pep Guardiola only won the Champions League title with Manchester City after seven years. The coaches at Bayern Munich don't get as much time to develop something.'

'What is communicated to the outside world after a separation has little to do with reality. But that's how it's always been done in football, and that's how it will be for the next 30 years.' He added.

Addressing the speculation surrounding his future, Alonso said he was 'not thinking about the next step', last month.

'To be honest I am not in this moment thinking about the next step. I am thinking about where I am right now