Liverpool are reportedly keen on appointing 42-year-old Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso as their next head coach.
According to reputed French journalist Santi Aouna, Liverpool have held fresh talks with 42-year-old Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso, and they have identified him as their priority managerial target.
Alonso is reportedly keen on moving to Liverpool, and he is excited about the idea of coaching Liverpool next season despite links with Bayern Munich. The 42-year-old has established himself as one of the finest young managers in European football, and he has guided Bayer Leverkusen to the top of the Bundesliga table.
Die Werkself are currently favourites to win the league title, and it would be a major achievement for Alonso if he manages to guide them to the Bundesliga trophy. The Spaniard will be excited about taking up a new challenge at the end of the season, and a move to Liverpool would be an enticing opportunity for him. It would be a major step up in his career, and he will look to test himself in the Premier League.
Xabi Alonso is tailor-made for Liverpool
Liverpool will lose their charismatic manager Jurgen Klopp in the summer, and replacing him will be an uphill challenge. However, bringing in a talented young manager like Alonso could be a step in the right direction.
The Spaniard knows the club well, having played for them in the past. So, he should be able to settle in quickly. In addition, the 42-year-old is admired by the Liverpool fanbase, and they would be warming to the idea of having him as their next manager as well.
It remains to be seen how the situation develops over the next few months. Liverpool fans will certainly hope that the club can secure an agreement with Alonso quickly. He has been linked with clubs like Barcelona and Chelsea as well.
The 42-year-old has all the attributes to develop into a world-class manager in the near future, and he could continue Klopp’s legacy at Liverpool if he takes over at the end of the season. The Reds have a talented young squad, and Alonso could guide them to major trophies in the coming seasons.
