Xabi Alonso has been linked with a move away from Bayer Leverkusen in recent months, with Liverpool and Real Madrid interested.
Liverpool were keen on appointing Xabi Alonso as their next manager. But the Spaniard has chosen to continue in Germany, and he will stay on as the Bayer Leverkusen manager beyond this summer. However, a report from Abendzeitung claims that the in-demand 42-year-old wants to join Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in the near future.
Jurgen Klopp will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, and the Reds need a quality replacement. Alonso was expected to be his long-term successor, but his desire to remain with Bayer Leverkusen has resulted in Liverpool moving for Arne Slot.
Similarly, Bayern Munich were keen on the in-demand 42-year-old manager as well. They are set to part ways with Thomas Tuchel after a disappointing season, and Alonso would have been a superb addition.
The Spaniard is widely regarded as one of the finest young managers in European football, and he could have been a quality appointment for both clubs. Meanwhile, Real Madrid need to plan for a future without Carlo Ancelotti as well, and Alonso will certainly be on their shortlist.
Xabi Alonso is destined for great things
The Spanish manager played for all three clubs, and the report states that he wishes to manage them in the near future. It will be interesting to see if Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid manage to attract him in the coming years. Alonso has all the tools to develop into a world-class manager, and he would be a superb addition for all three clubs.
Bayer Leverkusen have been exceptional under his management this season. They are currently unbeaten across all competitions and have won the league title. Die Werkself have reached the final of the UEFA Europa League and DFB Pokal as well.
Any club will be attracted to the idea of appointing the in-demand 42-year-old as their next manager. But it seems that Alonso is looking to get some experience under his belt before making the step up to an elite club.
