Jurgen Klopp OUT of running to become next Bayern boss as Liverpool manager's agent confirms post-Anfield exit plan - with Xabi Alonso now No.1 candidate to replace Thomas Tuchel

Klopp's agent Marc Kosicke has effectively ruled out the possibility of the German manager replacing Thomas Tuchel as Bayern Munich coach in the summer. Last month, Klopp announced that he will end his nine-year association with the Reds at the end of the current season.

Bayern are now looking to fill the main seat in their dugout after deciding to part ways with Thomas Tuchel in May, and Klopp has been strongly linked with the role in recent weeks.

Klopp's agent has now ended all speculation over his future, confirming the Liverpool icon's intention to take a year-long sabbatical after leaving the Premier League.

Speaking to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, Kosicke said: "Jurgen Klopp will not coach any club or national team for a year after this current season. That remains unchanged."

With the 56-year-old manager out of the picture now, Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso is considered the favourite to take over the reins at the Bavarian side next season. Plettenberg further reports that Bayern have already inquired about the Spaniard's availability for the summer. Alonso, is currently focused on his Leverkusen project as he is on course to guide the club to a historic Bundesliga title triumph. Leverkusen currently enjoy an eight-point lead over Bayern at the top of the table and have yet to lose a game this season.

The reigning German champions will now try to reduce the gap to Leverkusen after a three-match losing streak. Bayern will hope to get back to winning ways on Saturday as they take on RB Leipzig in another difficult Bundesliga encounter.