Xabi Alonso's agent breaks silence on Liverpool agreement rumors
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Rumors continue to link Xabi Alonso with a return to Liverpool, with recent reports suggesting an agreement has already been reached for the former midfielder to replace Arne SlotXabi Alonso's agent has responded to rumors of an agreement with Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Xabi Alonso’s agent has responded to claims over his client’s future, dismissing reports suggesting he has already agreed to take over as Liverpool manager in the summer.Alonso is currently without a job, having been fired by Real Madrid in January - just eight months after returning to the Bernabeu. Since his dismissal, speculation has been rife that he could replace Arne Slot at Anfield.Slot is under pressure, despite winning the Premier League title last season, as his side struggles to secure a spot in next season’s Champions League.
The current Liverpool boss has also faced some criticism for the way in which his side has been playing, leading to suggestions that the club may have already approached Alonso ahead of the summer.READ MORE: Tottenham urged to forfeit Liverpool match and avoid further punishmentREAD MORE: Paul Merson makes 'weird' Liverpool claim with bold prediction about next seasonAccording to Spanish outlet Okdiario this week, Liverpool has reached a verbal agreement with Alonso to replace Slot should the Dutchman fail to win the Champions League this season.Alonso’s agent Inaki Ibanez has now addressed those rumors though, and has dismissed the suggestion that the former Reds midfielder has agreed anything with his old club.“All the talk about an agreement with Liverpool is just media speculation,” Ibanez told WinWin, with the report also indicating that Alonso is considering all of his offers before deciding on his next role.Xabi Alonso has been linked with replacing Arne Slot at Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)In any case, it is understood that Liverpool remains behind Slot, with no suggestions at this moment that replacement will be sought. Indeed, the club showed a united front last month when sporting director Richard Hughes and club CEO Billy Hogan appeared alongside Slot in a roundtable discussion.The Liverpool boss does have work to do though in order to silence some of his doubters, with Champions League qualification seen as a minimum requirement by many, especially after last season’s huge transfer spend on the likes of Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak.Slot brought up his 100th game in charge of the Reds this week, with defeat to Galatasaray meaning he equalled Sir Kenny Dalglish’s record for the most amount of wins during that period, with 62 victories under his belt.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
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