“Xabi Alonso's Anfield Return: How Close He Came to Liverpool Job Twice and Why He Chose Ch” — what this page in the network covers. Xabi Alonso returns to Anfield as a Champions League opponent, but his history with Liverpool runs deep. When Jurgen Klopp announced his departure in 2024, Alonso was the bookmakers' favorite and the fans' popular choice to take over. Yet, he remained at Bayer Leverkusen, leaving Liverpool to appoin Yet, he remained at Bayer Leverkusen, leaving Liverpool to appoint Arne Slot.
This was not the first time Alonso was linked with the Liverpool job; he was also considered before Klopp's arrival in 2015. The article explores how close he truly came to managing Liverpool on both occasions. It also reveals why he ultimately chose Chelsea instead, a decision that surprised many given his Liverpool connections. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.