First Contact With Xabi Alonso From Liverpool Leaked
The departure of Xabi Alonso from Real Madrid sent immediate shockwaves across European football. Not only because of the sudden nature of his exit, but also due to the rapid response from several elite clubs already positioning themselves to secure his signature ahead of next season.
Among the strongest suitors is Liverpool, a link that feels almost inevitable. Alonso’s deep connection with Anfield, where he enjoyed one of the most influential spells of his playing career, combined with the Reds’ inconsistent campaign, has reignited internal discussions about the future of the dugout.
According to Diario AS, Liverpool’s board has already made first contact with Xabi Alonso to assess his availability, and the response from the Spanish coach was positive. Inside the club, there is growing uncertainty over whether Arne Slot represents a long-term solution, particularly with the 2026/27 season in mind, making a managerial change an increasingly realistic scenario.
Xabi Alonso’s rising stature as an elite manager
Since retiring as a player, Xabi Alonso has rapidly built a reputation as one of the most sought-after coaches in Europe. His work at Bayer Leverkusen elevated him into the elite tier after he orchestrated a historic campaign, ending Bayern Munich’s dominance and delivering the club’s first Bundesliga title.
Across 140 matches at the BayArena, Alonso posted an exceptional record of 89 wins, 32 draws, and just 19 defeats. His success was further underlined by victories in the German Cup, German Super Cup, and a runner-up finish in the UEFA Europa League, firmly establishing his international credentials.
A short, turbulent chapter at Real Madrid
Alonso’s spell at Real Madrid proved far shorter and more complex than anticipated. He spent just six months in charge of the first team during a demanding transitional period. His debut came with a 1–1 draw against Al-Hilal at the FIFA Club World Cup, but he ultimately struggled to fully impose his ideas on the squad.
In total, Alonso oversaw 34 matches, recording 24 wins, four draws, and six losses. His final appearance on the Madrid bench was the 3–2 defeat to FC Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia.
With his future now wide open and Europe’s biggest clubs on alert, Xabi Alonso has once again become one of the most influential figures in the managerial market — and all indications suggest his next move will take place on one of football’s grandest stages.
