Guillem Balague says Xabi Alonso could make a big career decision to try to get the Liverpool job

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If Xabi Alonso goes to Chelsea, who should be Liverpool’s next manager? Credit: Haitham AL-SHUKAIRI/AFP/Getty Images Xabi Alonso could snub Chelsea and wait for LiverpoolSlot is under contract at Anfield until the end of the 2026/27 season, and there has been no talk about an extension at this stage.In turn, even if he survives the summer, the Dutchman could be on his way out of the club next year anyway.In the meantime, Alonso has been linked to the currently vacant Chelsea role, which would end any hope Reds fans had of him taking over this summer.But when speaking on BBC Sport’s YouTube channel this week, journalist Guillem Balague has suggested that Alonso could take a year off and wait until the Anfield role becomes available.He said: “Xabi Alonso has got a plan and the plan was from Real Sociedad B I go to Bayer Leverkusen.

And Liverpool, I’m hearing are not changing the manager.“So he could take a year off. I think that he’s going, that’s where he’s going next.

Photo Credit: Getty Images/Paul Ellis/AFP What Xabi Alonso previously said about LiverpoolThis is not the first time the former midfielder has been mooted to return to his old club.Xabi was approached by Liverpool prior to Slot’s arrival, and has previously explained why he did not leave Bayer Leverkusen at the time.Speaking in June 2024, he said: “All these decisions, they need to be thorough. And it was more about what I had, not what I’m missing.“For sure, my bond with Liverpool is there and it’s still there.