Real Madrid’s search for their next boss will have an impact on Liverpool’s long-term plans for a Jurgen Klopp replacement with former star Xabi Alonso in high demand
Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi has emerged as a summer managerial candidate for Real Madrid as an alternative to Xabi Alonso.
Earlier this week, reports in Spain claimed that Madrid have âchosen’ Alonso as their new boss with Carlo Ancelotti set to depart the Spanish giants at the end of the season for the Brazil national team job. There have been suggestions that the 41-year-old could be the long-term successor to Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.
Despite the German coach having a deal through to 2026 and not considering leaving the Reds any time soon, Klopp has suggested he would quit his role if disappointing campaigns like last season became a regular occurrence. He has also been linked to the German national team role, which is due to become vacant after Euro 2024 when Julian Nagelsmann’s contract ends.
Alonso has started to garner a reputation as one of the most exciting managerial prospects in Europe following his impressive work in Germany with Bayer Leverkusen â where he was appointed a year ago. It comes after the former central midfielder impressed as coach of Real Sociedad’s B side.