Football transfer news journalist Fabrizio Romano has provided his latest update on the Xabi Alonso to Liverpool rumors as it appears that the Reds have taken steps to explore the possibility of hiring the Bayer Leverkusen manager as a replacement for Jurgen Klopp.
Klopp recently confirmed his departure as Liverpool manager at the end of this season, and since then, Alonso’s name has been mentioned as one of the top contenders for the position at Anfield.
The Spanish tactician has achieved remarkable success at Bayer Leverkusen, and it’s evident that Romano is a great admirer of his work. In an exclusive interview, Romano described Alonso as “fantastic” and “incredible.” It seems that Alonso is emerging as a strong candidate for the Reds, although they still need to appoint a sporting director before finalizing their decision on the next manager.
However, Bayern Munich has also been linked with Alonso. Romano explains that Thomas Tuchel’s position at Bayern could soon be evaluated due to the team’s current form and the disappointing atmosphere within the club.
Romano states, “Bayern Munich has publicly and privately addressed the manager situation, expressing their intention not to dismiss Thomas Tuchel. Nevertheless, people within the club are deeply disappointed following the 3-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen. The performance was subpar, and the overall atmosphere is not what was anticipated. Bayern is dissatisfied, but their plans remain unchanged for now.”
“The current situation is challenging, and Tuchel’s position will undoubtedly be assessed at the end of the season. There is no immediate plan for a change, but internal discussions will take place because the current state of affairs in the Bundesliga is unsustainable, especially with the upcoming Champions League matches. The outcomes of these games will play a crucial role in evaluating Tuchel’s position.”
“It’s worth mentioning that Xabi Alonso, a former Bayern player, has always been highly regarded by individuals within the club. Moreover, he is currently enjoying tremendous success as the manager of Bayer Leverkusen. He could potentially be a future candidate for the Bayern job, as his qualities have been appreciated since last year. However, there are no immediate developments, and Liverpool is also well-informed about Alonso’s contract situation at Leverkusen and the process of appointing him in the summer.”
“Therefore, Liverpool is well-informed about the situation, but they will wait until they appoint a new sporting director before making any moves regarding Alonso. They will then determine the best approach to pursue the Alonso situation.”
“We should also consider the possibility that Liverpool might consider other candidates as well, as they have a shortlist. However, Alonso is undoubtedly the leading contender for the Liverpool job. This has been a long-standing consideration and not a recent development.”
“Nevertheless, we must wait for the appointment of the new director to understand the direction of the project and the approach to the new manager. Before engaging in concrete negotiations for a new manager, Liverpool will first appoint a new director of football.”
“In my opinion, although other names cannot be completely ruled out, Alonso is an exceptional and highly skilled coach who would be an excellent choice for any club.”
According to the Source caughtoffside.com