Xabi Alonso has ‘Liverpool clause’ that could see him replace Jurgen Klopp

Xabi Alonso has a clause in his Bayer Leverkusen contract that would allow him to replace at Liverpool.

The Spaniard has made a sensational start to his managerial career with Bayer Leverkusen.

Leverkusen are top of the Bundesliga this season, and Alonso has the giants playing an eye-catching brand of football.

Though there’s no suggestion that Klopp will imminently leave Anfield, Alonso is many fans’ choice to replace the German on .

Alonso spent five years at Anfield before leaving in 2009 to join Real Madrid.

In his illustrious career, Alonso played under Rafael Benitez, Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola.

That’s given the Spaniard a sensational back catalogue of coaches to call upon in his own managerial career.

And Bild say that Alonso has a clause in his Leverkusen deal that would allow him to move to Liverpool.

His current contract expires in 2026, but Alonso has a clause that would allow him to join Liverpool, Bayern or Real Madrid should they come calling.

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