Xabi Alonso Could Become New Liverpool Manager — Reports

Former Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso is reportedly poised to take over as the new head coach of Liverpool Football Club after the current season concludes. According to credible sources, Liverpool's management is ready to bid farewell to current manager Arne Slot, whose position has been significantly weakened following a humiliating 0-4 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup.

Reports suggest that as early as March this year, Xabi Alonso held discussions with Liverpool's management and reached a preliminary agreement to begin a collaboration with the club starting in the summer of 2026. It is anticipated that the agreement between the parties could be signed for three seasons, indicating serious intentions from both sides.

Xabi Alonso's most recent position was with Real Madrid, which he left at the beginning of this year. He was previously mentioned as a candidate for the managerial role at Tottenham Hotspur, which ultimately went to former Shakhtar Donetsk coach Roberto De Zerbi. Thus, the growing interest in Alonso from major clubs underscores his successful career as a coach.

Xabi Alonso is no stranger to Liverpool, having played for the club from 2004 to 2009 during his playing career. During this time, he managed to win the Champions League in the famous final of the 2004/05 season against AC Milan, where the match ended in a 3-3 draw, and Liverpool triumphed 3-2 in the penalty shootout. In this final, Alonso scored the third goal for his team, leveling the score after Liverpool had been trailing 0-3.

Currently, after 31 rounds in the English Premier League, Liverpool occupies the fifth position in the league table. The team aims to improve its results, as a match against Paris Saint-Germain is scheduled for April 8 in the first quarter-final of the Champions League, followed by a clash with Fulham in the Premier League on April 11. These matches could significantly impact the future of the team and its coaching staff.

Additionally, recently, Ruslan Rotan responded to questions about whether he would be ready to lead the Ukrainian national football team in place of Serhiy Rebrov, which has also sparked considerable interest among fans. It has also been reported that Gennaro Gattuso has left his position as head coach of the Italian national team after the team failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, adding intrigue to the world of football.