On January 26, 2023, after more than five years, German coach Jurgen Klopp announced his departure from Liverpool at the end of the season. Names started popping up, and one stands out for his success in the Bundesliga and as a former player of the club – Xabi Alonso. However, there's also a former club following his footsteps, Real Madrid, with Ancelotti in his final seasons; the Spanish coach is also a target.

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Xabi Alonso arrived last year as a firefighter to extinguish the flames that Bayer Leverkusen faced in the Bundesliga, being in relegation positions. Not only did he lift them from those spots, but he also secured a spot in Europe, and today, the aspirins are leading the Bundesliga ahead of Bayern Munich.

Amidst the flirting from the two European giants, the German newspaper BILD released information indicating that Leverkusen would have agreed with Xabi Alonso on a buyout clause, valid for him to leave and manage three former teams: Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich.

With this clause, these three teams, by paying the buyout clause, could secure the services of the Spanish coach, even though his contract with the German club runs until 2026. This clause would come into play in the summer of this year, 2024, making him a potential target for these clubs.

Xabi Alonso is the target for big clubs like Real Madrid, which could see him as a future and long-term option. The same goes for Liverpool, losing their coach after more than 5 years – a perfect replacement for the English side. Where will the highly sought-after Spanish coach end up?