Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has played down speculation linking him with coaching roles at Arsenal and Manchester City. The Spaniard, currently in charge of Real Sociedad B, insists he is committed to his current role.
Alonso told Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo: 'I’m at ease here, my head is only here. I have no other thoughts. No proposal has come to me and I am where I want to be. I’m very happy.'
He added: 'After finishing my career as a player, being able to start another one and return to San Sebastian, to my club, seeing how things are being done, is a pleasure.'
Alonso has been linked with a backroom role at Arsenal should his close friend Mikel Arteta take over as head coach, while Pep Guardiola has also reportedly considered him as a replacement for Arteta at City. However, Alonso is focused on his development in Spain.
Arteta held talks with Arsenal over the weekend and is the frontrunner for the job, with Guardiola giving his assistant permission to speak to the north London club.
