Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Alejandro Grimaldo says the players are aware of interest in coach Xabi Alonso.

With Bayer virtual Bundesliga champions-elect, Xabi is being linked with former clubs Bayern Munich and Liverpool.

On Xabi's situation, Grimaldo told Marca: "It is something that we have not considered yet. Its soon.

"He will know what decision to make. It is clear that I would like to continue improving alongside him.

"I had very good coaches throughout my career, both at Barcelona and at Benfica. But Xabi is something special. There are not many coaches like him in the world of football."