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Xabi Alonso
The Spanish manager may snub his former club.
Xabi Alonso's conversation with close friend Mikel Arteta was pivotal to Bayer Leverkusen's run to the Europa League final.
Pep Guardiola said he was "closer to leaving than staying" after Manchester City's recent title win.