Schweinsteiger Offers Clue: Xabi Alonso's Dream of Joining Liverpool Might Be Come True

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February 11, 2024 · 1 min read

Schweinsteiger Offers Clue: Xabi Alonso's Dream of Joining Liverpool Might Be Come True
FootBall | February 11, 2024
Alonso was part of Liverpool from 2004 to 2009 before leaving to join Real Madrid. (Image: EPA)

According to Bastian Schweinsteiger, Xabi Alonso’s ‘dream’ is to manage Liverpool and he is expected to leave Bayer Leverkusen for Anfield in the summer. The 42 years old Spaniard is the leading candidate to succeed Jurgen Klopp who announced his departure at the end of the season.

Despite reports of Liverpool contacting Alonso in November, the coach has publicly focused on Leverkusen currently leading the Bundesliga table. Schweinsteiger a former Manchester United midfielder shared insights stating he believes Alonso will join Liverpool in the summer.

Leverkusen’s unbeaten record faces a challenge against Bayern Munich with potential consequences for the Bundesliga title race. Liverpool leading the Premier League is alive in multiple competitions and Klopp aims to end his tenure on a high note.

Other contenders for the Liverpool managerial position include Roberto De Zerbi, Ruben Amorim and Julian Nagelsmann.