Shock, the problem that would prevent Alonso from signing for Liverpool

Jürgen Klopp surprised everyone a couple of weeks ago by announcing his departure from Liverpool at the end of the season, but the decision had already been known to the board since last November. It was at that time that talks began to look to sign Xabi Alonso, according to Foot Mercato on Wednesday.

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The French website claims that negotiations between the Reds and the Spanish manager have been ongoing for more than three months. According to the publication, the current Bayer Leverkusen tactician has always been in the sights of the Anfield hierarchy, however, they never thought it would be so short term, so they wasted no time in contacting him and starting the work of convincing him.

Alonso is a natural candidate for the Liverpool job, having made 210 appearances for the club in five seasons, winning the UEFA Champions League in 2005. He has also built a reputation as an innovative manager who plays with an attractive, pressing style, usually in a 3-4-2-1 formation.

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Alonso's future is not clear

Alonso currently has his side leading the Bundesliga, two points behind Bayern Munich, who they face this weekend in a pivotal game that could define their future.