Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has emerged as early frontrunner to succeed Jurgen Klopp as the manager at Anfield.
Klopp earlier today announced his decision to leave Liverpool at the end of the current season, creating speculation about his successor.
Alonso, who is currently coaching Bayer Leverkusen, is being tipped to make a return to his former club once Klopp’s tenure concludes.
The 40-year-old Spaniard has garnered praise for his managerial stint at BayArena, where he transformed the team from a relegation-threatened position to the top of the Bundesliga.
Klopp’s departure was confirmed through a video posted on Liverpool’s official social media page, where he expressed his love for the club and explained that he believes stepping down is the right decision due to a depletion of energy.
According to Sporting Life , Alonso’s impressive performance at Bayer Leverkusen, coupled with the club’s remarkable turnaround in the Bundesliga, has positioned him as the leading candidate to take over the managerial role at Liverpool. The former World Cup winner spent five years at Liverpool, playing a pivotal role in the team that won the 2005 UEFA Champions League.
As Klopp’s era at Liverpool approaches its conclusion, the focus now turns to the potential appointment of Xabi Alonso, who could bring his wealth of experience and connection with the club back to Anfield. Also linked to the role is former skipper, Steven Gerrard.
RELATED ARTICLE: BREAKING! Jurgen Klopp to leave Liverpool at the end of the season. READ WHY!
