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.
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.
"I am a beginner in this life of being a coach and I have no goals beyond being here.
"I hope I can be a better coach, here at Real Sociedad, make a career every year that I want and I'm at ease.
"Whatever has to happen, will happen. The clubs I've been to sign the best coaches in the world and I'm still starting."
Hansi Flick is currently in charge of Bayern on an interim basis after Niko Kovac left the club in early November amid a slump in results.
Former club Madrid had a difficult time, says Alonso
Alonso, 38, won LaLiga and the Champions League during five seasons at Real Madrid.
However, he could neither pick a winner in Wednesday's El Clasico between his old club and Barcelona, nor decide who will eventually be crowned La Liga champion.
"It's a hard-fought race, but it's very open and there isn't a clear favourite," Alonso said.
"There is seldom a favourite when the teams face each other on the pitch and there isn't here either. I see them fairly even, I don't see either squad having anything superior to the other.
"Madrid have improved a lot. They had a difficult time but got through it, and right now they feel very powerful, like they can win anywhere."
Madrid stuck by head coach Zinedine Zidane despite a poor start to the season and the club now finds itself behind leader Barcelona on goal difference.
Alonso was pleased his old club backed the Frenchman despite external pressure, calling him "a well-chosen coach".
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