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Liverpool, Chelsea Eye Ex-Real Madrid Coach Xabi Alonso

4/29/2026

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Liverpool and Chelsea are both reported to be considering former Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso as a manager this summer.
Alan Pardew urged Liverpool to act quickly to secure Xabi Alonso before rival clubs sign him.
Xabi Alonso has been unemployed since Real Madrid dismissed him in January and was part of Liverpool’s 2005 Champions League win.
Chelsea dismissed Liam Rosenior after five straight defeats, placed Calum McFarlane in charge and listed Marco Silva, Andoni Iraola and Xabi Alonso as candidates.

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Liverpool and Chelsea are both reported to be considering former Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso as a manager this summer.
Alan Pardew urged Liverpool to act quickly to secure Xabi Alonso before rival clubs sign him.
Xabi Alonso has been unemployed since Real Madrid dismissed him in January and was part of Liverpool’s 2005 Champions League win.
Chelsea dismissed Liam Rosenior after five straight defeats, placed Calum McFarlane in charge and listed Marco Silva, Andoni Iraola and Xabi Alonso as candidates.