The Basque coach does not intend to take one of his at Real Madrid, he wants to return to action as soon as possible.
Xabi Alonso will not take long to return to the sidelines. This is suggested by the fact that we are in a period of great change and is reinforced by the latest information about his immediate future, which points to a comeback this summer.
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The coach from San Sebastian is clear that he does not want a long break. Having finished his stage at Real Madrid earlier than expected, he retains his ambition and enthusiasm to start a new competitive project.
For several weeks now, several sources have pointed to the Premier League as a natural destination. In this context, Liverpool emerges as a real option, both because of their affiliation and a deep understanding of the club.
Xabi Alonso and the possibility for Liverpool
The connection with Liverpool goes beyond nostalgia. Xabi Alonso knows the demands of Anfield, the daily pressures and the club culture, factors that favour a possible return, now from the sidelines.
Moreover, the current project led by Arne Slot has not yet taken off. The team is showing ups and downs, and the sports management is considering alternative scenarios if progress does not convince in the coming months.
The Premier League tempts the manager with its competitiveness and projection. Returning to England would mean facing the best coaches week after week and consolidating his career in the most demanding championship in the world.
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Xabi Alonso, a real option for Liverpool
An early finish at Real Madrid
Xabi Alonso’s time at Real Madrid ended earlier than expected. He arrived with a good reputation after his successful stint in Germany, raising hopes and impressing in his first public appearances.
However, the project was not a success. The main challenge lay in managing the wardrobe. He was unable to make contact with the key players, which weakened his authority internally. His leadership style was put under question in the higher ranks. The disconnection was gradual and ended in an abrupt conclusion that no one had imagined months earlier.
Fans blame the group of players
Despite the coach’s resignation, a section of Real Madrid fans have begun to criticize the players. The exhaustion after yet another season without titles is clear. The atmosphere at the Bernabéu promises to be tense. Many players are under scrutiny, and the management is aware that the fatigue is going beyond the sidelines.
For Xabi Alonso, this context is not a burden. On the contrary, it reinforces the idea that his next destination must offer stability and full support.
In that scenario, Liverpool, with pending adjustments in the Arne Slot era and the sustained influx from the Premier League, appears to be a challenge as possible as it is stimulating for Xabi Alonso.
