Bayer Leverkusen’s manager, Xabi Alonso, is anticipated to prolong his stay with the club for another season, dispelling swirling speculations of a potential move to Liverpool as a replacement for Jurgen Klopp.
At the age of 42, the Spanish tactician has orchestrated a remarkable campaign at the BayArena, guiding Leverkusen towards the brink of what could be their inaugural Bundesliga triumph. Noteworthy is the team’s unblemished record this season, further enhancing Alonso’s allure as a managerial prospect sought after by top-tier European clubs, including Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid.
Despite the allure of these prestigious clubs, Alonso appears set to prolong his tenure with Leverkusen, as per reports from Paul Joyce of The Times. This revelation comes as a disappointment to Liverpool, who had reportedly identified Alonso as their primary candidate to succeed Klopp in the forthcoming 2024/25 season.
With Alonso’s seeming commitment to Leverkusen, Liverpool finds itself compelled to explore alternative options for Klopp’s eventual successor. One such alternative figure is Ruben Amorim, the incumbent head coach of Sporting CP. Aged 39, Amorim boasts a £17 million release clause embedded within his contract with Sporting CP, rendering him an appealing target for Liverpool’s managerial vacancy.
Amorim has garnered widespread acclaim for his impressive accomplishments at Sporting CP, most notably steering the club to their first league title in 19 years during the 2021 campaign. Presently, Sporting CP occupies the summit of Liga Portugal, with the tantalizing prospect of clinching their 20th league title under Amorim’s stewardship.
This potential triumph aligns seamlessly with Klopp’s ambitions at Liverpool, rendering Amorim an enticing prospect to assume the managerial reins at Anfield. The pursuit of a manager of Amorim’s caliber underscores Liverpool’s commitment to maintaining their competitive edge and pursuit of excellence in the footballing landscape.