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The Liverpool hierarchy will reportedly look to bring in Xabi Alonso in the summer as part of broader changes at the club. Image Credits: Imago Images The name Xabi Alonso has been circling Anfield for years, with one report suggesting that his potential appointment at Liverpool is no longer fantasy/ The Spaniard, who spent five trophy-laden years as a Liverpool player before going on to forge one of the most exciting managerial careers in European football, left Real Madrid by mutual consent in January after a turbulent eight-month stint that ended with a Spanish Super Cup defeat.
Since then, he has been a free agent and Liverpool have reportedly been paying close attention. However, as you know, they have been working on Alonso for a very long time.” “It was announced when he was already at Real Madrid.
It’s no secret because Slot, in all likelihood, will not be on the Liverpool bench next year.” “The management has been won over by Xabi Alonso for a very long time. there is the idea of saying given the squad they have with such a focus on Florian Wirtz, it’s exactly when Alonso can come in and be the ‘master’ of all of this.” The Alonso romance has always been there in the background at Liverpool, but Molina’s analysis suggests there is a structured plan being put in motion behind closed doors. Arne Slot Xabi Alonso
