Xabi Alonso Emerges as Leading Candidate for Liverpool Job
Just days after his exit from Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso could be on the verge of a swift return — and with one of Europe’s biggest clubs.
A rapid comeback after Madrid
Only five days after being dismissed by Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso appears ready to step back into management. The Spanish coach is already being linked with another heavyweight of European football, signaling a remarkably quick turnaround.
His departure from the Santiago Bernabéu was surrounded by controversy, with reports pointing to a strained relationship with the dressing room — a situation that ultimately led to his exit.
Premier League on the horizon
According to recent reports, Xabi Alonso is now the top candidate to take charge of Liverpool, a club currently enduring a difficult stretch in the Premier League.
The move would mark Alonso’s first managerial role in England and a major step in his coaching career, bringing him back to a league where his football intelligence and leadership are highly regarded.
Liverpool ready for change
With Liverpool drifting further away from the title race, the club’s hierarchy is said to be prepared to end Arne Slot’s tenure. The Reds are increasingly concerned about their form and results in the league.
An official announcement regarding Slot’s departure is expected in the coming hours, after which negotiations with Alonso could move quickly.
Alonso’s strong connection to Anfield
Sources indicate that Xabi Alonso is seriously interested in the role and is simply waiting for Liverpool’s board to make the final decision. If talks are confirmed, it would mark his return to Anfield after 17 years.
As a player, Alonso wore the Liverpool shirt from 2004 to 2009, establishing himself as one of the best midfielders in the world during that period.
A glorious past with the Reds
Alonso’s spell at Liverpool was highlighted by four major trophies, most notably the unforgettable Champions League triumph in the 2004–05 season.
That history adds emotional weight to a potential return, this time from the touchline, as the club looks to reconnect with an identity built on control, intelligence and elite-level competitiveness.
A season slipping away
After cruising to the league title last season, the current Premier League campaign has been far more complicated for Liverpool.
A recent 1–1 draw against Burnley left the Reds in fourth place with 36 points, sitting 14 points behind leaders Arsenal, a gap that has intensified pressure on the club’s leadership.
If the pieces fall into place, Xabi Alonso could soon begin a new chapter with Liverpool, returning to a club where he once made history — now tasked with guiding it through a challenging transition at the highest level of English football.
