Xabi Alonso's plan after leaving Real Madrid

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03/05/26 16:30:00

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The dismissal of Xabi Alonso has been one of the most impactful blows of the season in European football. Real Madrid decided to end his time on the bench just a few days after losing the final of the Spanish Super Cup to Barcelona, a decision that highlighted the lack of patience and the enormous demands that always surround the white club.

The outcome was not so surprising due to the result but rather because of the context. In Chamartín, it was acknowledged that the project was not progressing, and the Basque coach had not managed to connect or impose his discourse within a squad full of stars.

A project that never quite clicked at Real Madrid

Xabi Alonso's stint at Real Madrid was marked by a constant difficulty in translating his ideas onto the field. The team never found a clear identity, and beyond occasional results, the internal feeling was that the project was moving forward without a defined direction.

However, the decisive factor for his dismissal was not solely sporting. In the club's offices, the lack of support from the coach within the squad was negatively evaluated. Managing a group full of egos and hierarchies became a structural problem to the extent that the board understood that the coach's figure had lost weight and influence. The defeat against Barcelona in the Super Cup was the final trigger, but the decision had been brewing for some time.

Absolute priority to rest... with one clear exception

Following his departure from Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso's immediate future seems to be defined, at least in his personal roadmap. The coach is clear that his priority is to rest, take a step back, and not take on a new challenge in the short term. The emotional and media strain of his time in Chamartín has been considerable, and the Basque wants time to analyze mistakes and rethink his next step.

However, there is one very specific exception to that plan. Xabi Alonso would be willing to return immediately to coaching if he receives a call from Liverpool. The emotional connection with Anfield, his past as a player, and the identification with the club make that option a special scenario, unlike any other. It's not about coaching for the sake of it, but about doing so in a context he considers ideal to relaunch his career.

Anfield emerges on the horizon amid Slot's crisis

The situation in Liverpool is seriously starting to fuel that possibility. Arne Slot is on the way out after a clearly disappointing 25/26 season. The team has not lived up to expectations, the performance has been inconsistent, and the English club is openly debating the need for a change in the dugout.

In this scenario, Xabi Alonso's name is gaining prominence again. Liverpool values his knowledge of the club, his modern profile, and his ability to connect with the supporters. Additionally, they believe that his recent experience at a high-demand club like Real Madrid can serve as a learning curve to tackle a complex project with solid foundations.

The upcoming weeks will be crucial. If Liverpool's season does not significantly improve, Slot's continuity will be seriously compromised, and the club will have to make decisions. Meanwhile, Xabi Alonso waits. He's not in a rush, but he's also not closing doors. His idea is clear: rest, reflect, and only a project capable of truly exciting him will make him return earlier than planned.

Anfield meets all those requirements. Therefore, while Madrid turns the page and starts a new chapter, the feeling is growing in England that Xabi Alonso's future may intersect with Liverpool's sooner rather than later. The Basque has not uttered his final word in coaching, and his next move could come in one of European football's most iconic settings.

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