Xabi Alonso plans to step away from management for a period following his departure from Real Madrid, while remaining open to managing in the Premier League when he returns. The immediate priority for Alonso is to rest for the next few months and reassess options at the end of the season.<\/p>\n
Alonso’s exit from Madrid has kept his name in the headlines. That news arrived just days after Manchester United dismissed Ruben Amorim, and while Tottenham Hotspur continue to consider the future of Thomas Frank. The Times notes that Alonso would be interested in testing himself in England’s top flight, but that any move will have to wait.<\/p>\n
If Alonso is serious about a return to the Premier League, his current unemployment coincides with a number of potential openings. Manchester United will need a new manager at the end of the season and are likely to consider coaches of Alonso’s pedigree. There are a handful of high-profile positions that could become available in the coming months.<\/p>\n
Thomas Frank remains under scrutiny at Spurs as he fights for his future. Liverpool, Alonso’s former employers, are also likely to monitor the situation. The club initially turned to Alonso before appointing Arne Slot in the summer of 2024. Slot’s Reds have underwhelmed this season, and although the Dutchman’s job is not thought to be in immediate peril, a disappointing end to the campaign could prompt Liverpool to consider a change.<\/p>\n
For now, Alonso intends to prioritise a break from the demands of management. Any return to the Premier League is being framed as a future option rather than an immediate next step.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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