HOT: Xabi Alonso reaches agreement to lead a great Premier League club

Xabi Alonso's future unexpectedly became the focal point when Spanish media revealed that this strategist has reached an agreement with a Premier League giant.

According to sources from OK Diario, Spanish coach Xabi Alonso is very close to the possibility of returning to Liverpool FC as the head coach. Both sides are said to have reached a verbal agreement for a plan starting from the 2026/27 season, opening the prospect of the former Spanish midfielder reappearing at Anfield after many years away from the club.

According to disclosed information, the agreement is expected to include a three-year contract. However, the activation clause is not entirely certain because the future of the coaching position at Liverpool still heavily depends on the performance of the current coach Arne Slot in this season.

Sources indicate that a special clause has been set: if Slot leads Liverpool to win the UEFA Champions League this season, the agreement with Alonso could be automatically canceled. This means the leadership of the Merseyside club still maintains a certain level of trust in the Dutch strategist.

The initial contacts between the two sides are said to have occurred since late November last year. At that time, Alonso was facing certain pressure at his current club, while Liverpool's leadership began considering long-term options for the coaching position.

Liverpool's interest in Alonso is actually not a new development. After the 2023/24 season, when this coach made a significant impact in Germany, both Liverpool and Bayern Munich had approached him to persuade him to take over the club in the future.

The greatest success that made Alonso the primary target for many major clubs was the historic domestic double unbeaten in Germany, an achievement that shocked European football. At that time, the 44-year-old strategist rejected all offers to continue his project.

Nevertheless, the prospect of Alonso returning to Liverpool has always received special attention from fans. The former Spanish midfielder was a key figure during the club's successful period and still maintains a close connection with Anfield.

If the agreement is activated in the future, Alonso is likely to become one of the most anticipated coaches at Liverpool, opening a new chapter full of expectations for this traditional English football club.