Xabi Alonso, the manager of Bayer Leverkusen, is reportedly being pursued by a top European team, and Liverpool may miss out on his services.
Since assuming control at Bayer Leverkusen in October 2022, Alonso has achieved remarkable success, establishing himself as one of the most talented young coaches in Europe.
When he took over, the German team was in danger of relegation, but he quickly turned their fortunes around. They are now strong contenders to win the Bundesliga.
Following their 3-0 triumph over reigning champions Bayern Munich on Saturday night, Bayer Leverkusen, who remain unbeaten this season, extended their lead in the standings to five points.
Carlo Ancelotti’s contract extension reportedly surprised Real Madrid due to Alonso’s rapid ascent, as stated by Spanish publication Nacional, but Florentino Perez has not forgotten about the Leverkusen boss.
Reports suggest that the manager has requested Leverkusen to engage in negotiations with Real Madrid if he departs before his contract expires in 2026, and Perez has already made contact with Alonso to secure his future signing.
“It appears evident that Alonso will make a return” to Real Madrid, the report concludes.
For Liverpool fans, there is some positive news: given that this information comes from Nacional, it is reasonable to assume that they may have acted prematurely.
However, Liverpool should expect competition for Alonso, as Bayern Munich may also express interest in him if they decide to part ways with Thomas Tuchel.
Whoever succeeds Jurgen Klopp at Anfield will face one of the most challenging tasks in global football. Meeting the club’s high standards and the expectations of the fans, all without spending extravagantly like many other clubs, will not be an easy feat for any manager who takes charge.
According to the Source caughtoffside.com