MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany (AP) — German media reports say former Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso will take over as coach at Borussia Mönchengladbach next season.
The tabloid Bild and its sister magazine Sport Bild first reported Monday that the 39-year-old Alonso, who had a distinguished playing career for Real Sociedad, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, has agreed to replace current Gladbach coach Marco Rose, who is joining Borussia Dortmund next season.
Gladbach did not confirm the reports.
“We’re not commentating on these stories and we’ll be in touch if there’s something to mention,” club spokesman Markus Aretz told news agency dpa.