"Tottenham Hotspur's managerial uncertainty has taken another twist as The Independent reports that recently dismissed Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is not interested in taking over at Spurs. Despite internal discussions at the club and Alonso's name being floated as a high-profile replacement for Thomas Frank, the Spaniard has made it clear he intends to wait for better opportunities in the summer."
"Tottenham currently sit 14th in the Premier League, far below expectations for a squad with top-six ambitions and one of the league's highest wage bills. Their latest setback, a dismal 2-1 defeat to relegation-threatened West Ham United, has amplified the crisis. The Hammers had not won a league match in 11 attempts, yet left north London with all three points, sparking fury among supporters and major concerns within the Spurs hierarchy."
"Alonso, sacked recently by Real Madrid after a turbulent stint, remains one of football's most sought-after young coaches. His reputation, built on brilliant spells at Bayer Leverkusen and Real Sociedad B, remains largely intact despite his short-lived Madrid tenure. Tottenham's season is slipping away, frustrations among fans are mounting, and the board's patience with Frank is running thin. The rejection from Alonso, one of their preferred long-term candidates, only complicates matters further."
Xabi Alonso has declined interest in taking the Tottenham Hotspur managerial job and intends to wait for opportunities in the summer. Thomas Frank faces intense pressure after a troubled run of form. Tottenham sit 14th in the Premier League, underperforming a squad with top-six ambitions and a high wage bill. The team has won one of its last seven league matches and suffered a 2-1 defeat to relegation-threatened West Ham, who ended an 11-match winless run. Performances have lacked structure, confidence and identity. Alonso's reputation from Bayer Leverkusen and Real Sociedad B remains intact despite a brief Real Madrid tenure, and his rejection complicates Tottenham's search for a long-term manager.
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