Xabi Alonso to Liverpool truth as agent gives response and next job plan explained
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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballXabi AlonsoXabi Alonso is taking a much‑needed break from football after being sacked by Real Madrid, but the reports linking him with Liverpool haven't gone away and his agent has addressed themXabi Alonso's agent, Inaki Ibanez, has spoken about his client's next steps as he considers a return to management ahead of the upcoming season amid links to Liverpool. The Spaniard has been out of work since leaving Real Madrid by mutual consent in January, bringing a brief seven‑month tenure to an end.Since then, Alonso has been linked with several roles, including at Liverpool's rivals Manchester United and Tottenham.
He has also been loosely linked with a move to Ligue 1 side Lyon following Roberto De Zerbi's departure.READ MORE: Liverpool are worst in the Premier League at one thing and Arne Slot knows itREAD MORE: Arne Slot provides fresh Alexander Isak injury update as call imminent on Liverpool starAt Anfield, this season has brought plenty of problems for Arne Slot after he led the club to Premier League glory in his first campaign.At this stage, Liverpool are already out of the title race and are instead fighting to secure Champions League football for next season.Missing out on the Champions League would only increase the pressure on the Dutchman and while it may appear that Alonso is waiting in the wings for the ideal moment to return to his former club, Ibanez's recent comments suggest there is little substance to the reports linking him with the job."All this talk of a contract with Liverpool is nothing more than media speculation," Alonso's agent told the media outlet WinWin.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageThe report also says that Alonso is considering his next destination for the new season, having received several offersThe 44-year-old is said to be enjoying some downtime with his family after a relentless three-year spell at Bayer Leverkusen and then Real.He was sacked by Real after a turbulent time in the Spanish capital, with reports of player dissatisfaction over his methods at the club."Xabi Alonso will always have the affection and admiration of all Madrid fans because he is a Real Madrid legend and has always represented the values of our club," a statement released at the time read.
"Real Madrid will always be his home."Our club thanks Xabi Alonso and his entire technical team for their work and dedication during this time, and wishes them the best of luck in this new stage of their lives."Liverpool FC Bringback collectionThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreLiverpool FC and adidas have unveiled a retro Bringback collection inspired by the club's 1995/96 away kit.Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCXabi AlonsoArne Slot