Xabi Alonso has signed a verbal agreement with Bayer Leverkusen to join Liverpool. The Spanish player is considered a candidate to replace Jurgen Klopp. This product is from Sky, Germany. They report that Xabi Alonso has signed a “gentleman’s agreement” with Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen.
Alonso is favorite to replace German Jurgen Klopp, who announced his retirement at the end of the season, as Liverpool manager this summer. There are others, but the former Reds midfielder tops everyone’s list. And he could leave if he ends up at Liverpool.
Sky claim Alonso reached a verbal agreement with Leverkusen last August, signing a contract extension. According to the deal, he can leave the club before his contract expires in 2026, but only from his former clubs Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
This is not a written contract, it is only a verbal contract. There is also no provision for club activation. Alonso was heavily linked with Real before Carlo Ancelotti extended his contract. That rules out the possibility of him going there, but he is unlikely to leave Leverkusen for Bayern any time soon.
However, Liverpool are looking for a new manager and Alonso has previously announced his intention to take over the club. According to a fan poll, Manchester United want him to take over as manager next season. If this is a verbal agreement and Leverkusen are willing to honor it, it looks like Liverpool could sign Alonso if he is their first choice.
Of course there are others, but it is difficult to find affordable managers suitable for this position.Alonso’s efforts at Leverkusen were outstanding and he knows Liverpool inside and out. He could be the next manager at Anfield.
