Overview
- Real Madrid confirmed Alonso’s departure by mutual consent after an eight-month tenure that included a 3-2 loss to Barcelona cited in coverage of the split.
- Reports link the free-agent coach to Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United, with no club announcing formal talks or an offer.
- Sky Sports reporting referenced by Yahoo Sports positions Alonso as a candidate to succeed Guardiola if the City manager leaves before his 2027 contract end.
- Bookmakers list Liverpool as the most likely destination at 5/4, with other odds reported including Spain 11/2, Bayern Munich 15/2, Manchester City 6/1 and Manchester United 10/1.
- Spanish outlet Fichajes, relayed by UK sites, claims Liverpool appeals most to Alonso due to his Anfield ties and perceived squad fit, while his Leverkusen unbeaten 2023–24 title sustains his market value.