In a recent update, Sky Germany’s Felix Fischer has suggested that Xabi Alonso is likely to stay with Bayer Leverkusen for another season, thwarting the hopes of Liverpool fans who envisioned him as a future manager at Anfield.
Currently under contract until the summer of 2026, Alonso’s potential move to Liverpool seems deferred for now, as Leverkusen’s sporting director Simon Rolfes expressed confidence in Alonso’s continuation as coach for the upcoming season.
Fischer highlighted the growing interest in Alonso from top European clubs such as Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, indicating a potential managerial race in the future.
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Despite Liverpool’s allure, Fischer speculated that Alonso’s move might not materialize in the immediate summer but could transpire in the following season. The reporter told Sky Sports,
“I imagine he will be the Liverpool coach one day but Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes said on Sunday that he is really sure that Alonso will still be the coach next season.
All the top teams do have an eye on him. The boss of Bayern Munich will have an eye on him for some day, as well as Real Madrid.
It’s going to be a race for Alonso. I don’t think it’ll take place in the summer, but the season after that.”
The possibility of securing Leverkusen’s first-ever Bundesliga title adds complexity to Alonso’s decision.
While winning silverware could prolong his stay in Germany, the allure of new challenges may tempt Alonso to explore managerial opportunities elsewhere.
The precarious nature of maintaining success in the German top-flight, as demonstrated by Jurgen Klopp’s experience at Borussia Dortmund, further complicates Alonso’s decision-making process.
Jamie Carragher on Xabi Alonso
Jamie Carragher, Alonso’s former teammate at Liverpool, offered valuable insights into Alonso’s managerial potential during a segment on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football.
Carragher analyzed Leverkusen’s playing style under Alonso, emphasizing the dominance of short passes akin to Pep Guardiola’s philosophy.
He envisioned Alonso merging Leverkusen’s style with Liverpool’s energetic gameplay under Klopp, suggesting a potential seamless transition if Alonso were to take the helm at Anfield.
Carragher’s analysis underscored Alonso’s growing reputation as a promising managerial prospect, with his potential appointment at Liverpool gathering momentum.
While Liverpool fans may have to wait longer for Alonso’s arrival, Carragher’s endorsement reinforces the belief that Alonso’s managerial tenure could mark an exciting chapter for the club.
As speculation continues to swirl around Alonso’s future, his decision will undoubtedly shape the managerial landscape of European football in the coming seasons.
Liverpool, eager for a new era under Alonso, must navigate the uncertainties surrounding his potential appointment while preparing for the next phase in the club’s illustrious history.
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