Liverpool are leading the race for the signatures of Xabi Alonso, the 42-year-old managerial target for Barcelona.
According to a report by Tuttomercatoweb, Liverpool are on the lookout for a new manager with Jurgen Klopp leaving at the end of the season. Xabi Alonso is one of the names on their radar, but they are not the only ones interested in him. However, they seem to be leading the race at this stage.
Klopp’s decision to end his stint at Liverpool came as a surprise to one and all. The German manager feels he no longer has the energy to continue and wants to take a break from football. His decision has forced the Reds to look for a new boss.
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Liverpool want to sign someone who understands what the club stands for and what their goals are. Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso is one of the names on their radar. During his playing career, Alonso had a lot of success at Liverpool, and the Reds are looking to bring him back to Anfield.
The 42-year-old has made a bright start to his managerial career. Under him, Bayer Leverkusen are currently top of the Bundesliga, and they recently smashed Bayern Munich 3-0 to stay at the summit. They are unbeaten in all competitions and are playing an attractive brand of football.
His performances as the Bayer Leverkusen boss have not gone unnoticed. Multiple top clubs from across Europe would love to have him on their bench. While the German club are confident about keeping him at the club beyond this season, clubs like Liverpool and Barcelona are looking to make a move for him.
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Xavi has decided that this will be his last season as the Barcelona manager. People at the club didn’t see it coming. They expected him to be in charge for years to come, but now that he is leaving, they have started the search for a new boss.
Alonso is one of the names on their radar. The Catalan giants feel he could be a great addition to their rank because of the kind of impact he has had at Bayer Leverkusen. Whether Alonso is interested in managing Barcelona is not really clear because he has a history with Real Madrid.
Bayern Munich are also keen on his signatures. He has played for Die Roten in the past, and they have been keeping a close eye on him since he took charge at Bayer Leverkusen.
While Barcelona as well as Bayern Munich are keen, they are behind Liverpool in the race. The 42-year-old has played for the Reds back in the day. He understands how things work at the club and could be an ideal replacement for Klopp.
