Xabi Alonso hits back at Paul Merson over Liverpool suggestion

Several pundits were surprised by Alonso’s decision, including Merson, who suggested that such opportunities "might never come again" for the 2010 World Cup winner."I hope my decision to stay is the right one, I'm convinced it will be the right one. I'm enjoying the moment and, of course, I want to keep improving. Paul Merson will have made decisions that I don't value, mine is this.

Reflecting on the season so far, with Leverkusen having already won the Bundesliga and hoping to still pick up the"The season has been fantastic, not only because of the results but because of the way of playing. That attracts in Spain and also in many parts of Europe. It makes the club grow and have a more global following."It's important for everyone. Being part of this and having participated in the process makes me happy. But we don't want to stop.

"I don't see Bayer Leverkusen winning the league again next year, I think Bayern the juggernaut will continue where they've been the last 10 years. I'm shocked. I can understand he's probably happy with what he's doing, he's getting great accolades and rightly so, but these come along once in a blue moon.

"I just hope he doesn't regret this. I know what management's like, everyone gets the sack in the end. They're two of the biggest jobs in the world of football." Sport journalist with experience writing on football, rugby, boxing and the Olympics. I'm also a Crystal Palace fan. Please don't hold this against me.

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