For the upcoming season, Liverpool is in need of a new manager with a proven track record to take over from Jurgen Klopp. One of the top contenders for the position is Roberto De Zerbi, who is widely recognized in the football world. Last season, De Zerbi led Brighton to qualify for the Europa League, showcasing his managerial abilities.
Barcelona is also interested in De Zerbi as they search for a new head coach to replace Xavi Hernandez. The Spanish midfielder has decided to leave the Catalan giants at the end of the season, leaving a vacancy that De Zerbi could potentially fill.
Italian journalist Gianluigi Longari believes that Liverpool should appoint De Zerbi as their next manager. Longari, known for his expertise in player transfers, stated that De Zerbi would be his personal choice for both Liverpool and Barcelona. He believes that De Zerbi’s style of play aligns with the philosophy of both clubs and that he would bring success to any team he manages.
De Zerbi’s current contract with Brighton is set to expire in the summer of 2026. However, in order to secure his services, Liverpool would need to pay a release clause of £8.5 million (10 million euros), according to Spanish outlet AS.
Another strong contender for the Liverpool managerial position is Xabi Alonso, a former player for the club. Alonso is currently the manager of Bayer Leverkusen and has been successful in leading them to the top of the Bundesliga. However, De Zerbi has more overall managerial experience and has also proven himself in England.
Replacing a manager of Klopp’s caliber will be a challenging task for Liverpool, and both De Zerbi and Alonso are relatively young managers who will need to prove themselves in order to fill his shoes.
According to the Source caughtoffside.com