Xabi Alonso quizzed about his Leverkusen future at press conference

On Wednesday, Spanish publication AS published an article claiming that Xabi Alonso could announce a decision on his future at Bayer Leverkusen at a press conference on Thursday.

However, the Spaniard didn't want to focus on what will happen after the season, but rather on the upcoming match against Bochum and the Bundesliga title race with Bayern Munich.

“There was nothing to decide. It was a good break, we needed it,” Xabi Alonso said when asked if he has made a decision on his future beyond the summer during the international break.

“I've said before that our focus - my focus and the focus of all the players - is on what we have. We can't think too far ahead. We go from game to game.”

Asked if he has set himself a deadline to make a decision about his future, Xabi replied:

"No, my thoughts are the same.

“We're in an important phase, so we don't want to speculate and think about anything other than football. It's clear what we want to do.”

Almost exactly a year ago, the former Spain international put an end to speculation about his future and reports linking him with Liverpool and Bayern Munich at the time when he announced his intention to stay for the 2024/25 season.

But with one year left on his contract with Leverkusen, Xabi Alonso doesn't feel like he's in a similar situation.

“The situation is different now. Then there was something to decide, but now there isn't. That's the big difference,” he pointed out.

Xabi Alonso's contract with Die Werkself runs until the summer of 2026.

Speculation is rife that he could replace Carlo Ancelotti as Real Madrid boss - either this summer or when the veteran's current deal expires in 2026.

The former Spain international spent five years at Real Madrid as a player.