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Paul Merson hopes Xabi Alonso 'doesn't regret' his decision not to take 'two of the biggest jobs in world football' as he admits 'shock' at turning down Liverpool and Bayern Munich

Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson is concerned that Xabi Alonso may live to regret his decision to turn down Liverpool and Bayern Munich.

Alonso revealed on Friday that he had ruled himself out of contention for both jobs he has unfinished business at Bayer Leverkusen.

The Spaniard is in the midst of a stunning campaign with Leverkusen, who are unbeaten all season and 10 points clear of Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga.

And Merson believes there is little more Alonso can achieve at Leverkusen if he does take them to their first title as expected.