Xabi Alonso is the favorite to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, but reports in Spain suggest Barcelona are now looking to steal his signature. The Anfield legend was praised across Europe for leading Bayer Leverkusen to the top of the Bundesliga without losing a game.
xabi alonso liverpool champions league Barcelona News Analysis Articles Transport HistoryBarca are set to be the first to steal Xabi Alonso’s contract from Liverpool. February 12, 2024 Farzad Iftekar 0 comments newsnowXabi Alonso is the favorite to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, but reports in Spain suggest Barcelona are now moving to steal his signature. The Anfield legend was praised across Europe for leading Bayer Leverkusen to the top of the Bundesliga without losing a game.News – Liverpool set to complete £51.2m deal, lifting all deal restrictions – ReportAccording to Current Sport (news photo below), Barcelona like Alonso’s style and know that signing him would be a coup for Real Madrid as the midfielder has played for Los Blancos for six years. Liverpool are considering a Spanish manager to replace Klopp, despite claims in the Catalan media that Madrid do not yet need a manager.In this situation, ‘Barcelona’ is the first to sign a contract with Xabi Alonso.
The 42-year-old manager has a history with Barcelona, having spent his childhood in Catalonia, first at Barcelona and then at Sabadell, where his father also played.
His father Perico Alonso won four titles with the Blaugrana, including the 1985 La Liga Cup. Liverpool FC Liverpool FC LogoLoading official content google play iconapp store iconAccording to Sport, the Nou Camp are looking to replace Xavi with Klopp, Flick, Tuchel, Nagelsmann and Lowe, but Alonso’s name is very popular with the board and is a “dream”.If Barca manage to secure Alonso and Liverpool need to act quickly to win the competition, the Anfield faithful will be furious.