Xabi Alonso “not under consideration” by Liverpool

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Xabi Alonso won admirers across European football and established himself as one of the most highly sought-after young managers in the game through his outstanding work at Bayer Leverkusen. Image Credits: Imago ImagesWith uncertainty growing around Arne Slot’s long-term future, Xabi Alonso has been linked with a potential move to Liverpool.The Merseyside club have endured a difficult campaign after a disappointing 2025–26 season, despite significant investment of over £400million.Slot, who is under contract until 2027, guided Liverpool to a Premier League title in his first season, but results this year have fallen sharply.Liverpool have been eliminated early from the UEFA Champions League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup, and are now 20 points behind leaders Arsenal, sitting fourth in the league.Slot and his tactical approach have come under increasing criticism in recent months, with sections of the media suggesting the club is assessing its managerial options.However, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Alonso is not currently under consideration, and Liverpool’s intention is to continue with Slot as head coach into next season.Ornstein said on NBC Sports: “My information is that Xabi Alonso is not under consideration at Liverpool at all and that Liverpool fully intend to go into next season with Arne Slot as their head coach.“Liverpool will want to recruit for Arne Slot this summer in particular in the winger position.

I would expect one or two to come in. They think that will be crucial and once they have come in, that’s when you can perhaps judge Arne Slot more fairly.

Liverpool will look to do more work in the transfer market.”Chelsea are exploring a deal to appoint Alonso as their next head coach, with the Spaniard open to the move but no final decision made as the process continues.Alonso is one of the leading candidates to replace Liam Rosenior, alongside Andoni Iraola, who is also strongly in contention after leaving Bournemouth.The 44-year-old has been out of management since being dismissed by Real Madrid on January 12, where he was replaced by reserve team coach Alvaro Arbeloa.His tenure ended after a mixed spell despite a strong start, including 10 wins in his first 11 league matches and a Supercopa de España final appearance, though Madrid were second in La Liga at the time of his departure.Before that, Alonso enjoyed major success with Bayer Leverkusen, leading them to an unbeaten domestic season and their first-ever Bundesliga title in 2023–24, as well as reaching the UEFA Europa League final.As a player, Alonso spent five years at Madrid, winning multiple trophies including the UEFA Champions League, after joining from Liverpool, where he also won the Champions League in 2005 during his Premier League spell.