FSG take Xabi Alonso decision as pressure mounts on Arne Slot
It has been suggested that Liverpool might be prepared to make a change in the dugout this summer. Arne Slot was signed from Feyenoord back in 2024 - initially signing a three-year contract. Right now...
FSG take Xabi Alonso decision as pressure mounts on Arne Slot It has been suggested that Liverpool might be prepared to make a change in the dugout this summer. Arne Slot was signed from Feyenoord back in 2024 - initially signing a three-year contract. Right now the 47-year-old has got a year left to run.
As a Premier League title-winning head coach in his first season in charge it is perhaps a little surprising that the Dutchman has never signed an extension at Anfield. That alone may give Richard Hughes and FSG a little wiggle room in case they decide to dispense with Slot’s services. It’s believed that it would cost around £10m to sack Slot and unless a new deal is inked there is a risk that the tactician departs before his terms are due to expire.
Xabi Alonso named as favourite to succeed Slot Into his place would come Xabi Alonso - in the eyes of many. The stars have aligned for the former Liverpool midfielder to return to the club in many ways. He was appointed Real Madrid’s new head coach last summer but only lasted until January amid a fallout with star players including Vinicius Junior.
Now back on the market the 44-year-old would ostensibly be a perfect fit for Liverpool - who are thought to have pursued his signature while in charge of Leverkusen. The idea of appointing Alonso would be very attractive because he doesn’t have a release clause attached. He would be moving as a free agent and therefore the Merseysiders would do well to get ahead of the package and present an offer for the FIFA World Cup winner.