News Focus
- Liverpool officials have spoken to Real Madrid about Xabi Alonso’s exit from the club in January
- The English club views Alonso as the main candidate to become their new manager
- Current boss Arne Slot is expected to leave after a disappointing season
- The Reds want to understand the full details of Alonso’s short spell in Spain before making a final decision
Liverpool and Real Madrid are talking again. Last summer, the two clubs agreed a deal for Trent Alexander-Arnold to move to the Spanish capital. Now, they are discussing a different matter.
The Merseyside club wants to know more about Xabi Alonso. The former Real Madrid manager left his post at the Bernabeu earlier this year. Liverpool hope he can take over from Arne Slot at Anfield.
According to reports in Spain, the Reds have asked Madrid about the reasons behind Alonso’s departure. They want to check if he is the right man for the job before they offer him the position.
The relationship between the two clubs remains strong. This helped Liverpool make contact with the Spanish giants. They are not asking about signing any players, such as Eduardo Camavinga. Their interest is only about the manager.
This season has been difficult for Liverpool. The team spent more than €400 million on new players last summer. However, they will finish the campaign without any silverware. They are likely to qualify for the Champions League, but this may not be enough to save Slot.
Many people expect the Dutch coach to leave at the end of the season. If he goes, Alonso is ready to step in. The Basque coach wants to prove that his time at Real Madrid was just a small setback in his career.