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Xabi Alonso is said to be interested in managing a Premier League club
Xabi Alonso has reportedly responded to the rumours linking him with a move to the Premier League for his next job as a manager.
The Liverpool icon is currently without a role after the news dropped that he has left Real Madrid. It was confirmed last week that Alonso has departed the Spanish capital, with his time at the club coming to an end by mutual consent.
Amid this turbulent Premier League season, the former midfielder is being eyed by several clubs, including Liverpool. The Reds made him their first choice to replace Jurgen Klopp in 2024 but he opted to stay with Bayer Leverkusen after their historic Bundesliga title win.
Where will Xabi Alonso move to?
With Alonso now free to negotiate with, clubs are considering a move for the decorated former midfielder. After leaving Leverkusen with a Bundesliga medal, the 44-year-old took charge of former club Real Madrid but what appeared to be a dream move faded quite quickly.
Premier League clubs including Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have been mentioned and in the wake of the rumours, Alonso is said to be ‘keen’ on taking on a job in the Premier League.
That’s according to The Times, who report that while Alonso is a fan of the idea, he wants to take some downtime before pursuing his next role. The Spaniard will reportedly consider his next move from June onwards.
Liverpool linked with Xabi Alonso
A report from Football365 claims that United are looking for a full-time option after Michael Carrick but it is ‘widely accepted’ Alonso would not take the Old Trafford job.
Liverpool have been deemed a ‘possibility’, should they part ways with Slot under dramatic circumstances. However, it does not seem as though Slot’s role is any immediate danger.
Despite the growing frustrations felt by Liverpool fans, Slot ‘retains the backing of FSG’. That’s according to James Pearce for The Athletic, who reports that Liverpool ‘have no plans’ to follow a similar path to Man United and Chelsea. The two club recently axed managers Ruben Amorim and Enzo Maresca.
Meanwhile, Thomas Frank’s situation at Tottenham is also under strain. Spurs are currently 14th in the Premier League with just one win in their last seven games.
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