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Alonso rules himself out of Bayern Munich job contention due to lack of experience

Xabi Alonso has ruled himself out of the running to be the next Bayern Munich head coach because he does not have enough experience.

The former Spain midfielder, who finished his playing career at Bayern with a spell between 2014 and 2017, is currently in charge of Real Sociedad B.

Despite his affiliation with Bundesliga side Bayern, Alonso believes it is too early in his management career for him to be a contender.

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Asked about the Bayern job, he told Marca: "I am where I want to be and right now where I want to be is in San Sebastian with Real Sociedad.