Next Manager Special: Xabi Alonso Remains Odds-On For Liverpool Job Amidst Bayern Munich Links
There will be something of a managerial merry-go-round across Europe this summer with some of the biggest clubs on the continent set to be on the hunt for a new manager
There will be something of a managerial merry-go-round across Europe this summer with some of the biggest clubs on the continent set to be on the hunt for a new manager. Jurgen Klopp’s eight-year reign at Liverpool will come to an end at the end of the current season whilst Bayern Munich and Barcelona will part ways with Thomas Tuchel and Xavi respectively.
When the shock news broke about Jurgen Klopp’s decision to leave Liverpool in the summer, former Reds midfielder, Xabi Alonso was immediately installed as the bookies’ odds-on favourite to take charge at Anfield. However, Liverpool are not the only European giant rumoured to be interested in Alonso as Bayern Munich emerge as a real possibility for the Bayer Leverkusen head coach.
Ironically, Xabi Alonso’s record-breaking season at Bayer Leverkusen is a major factor in Bayern Munich opting to part ways with Thomas Tuchel in the summer. Bayern Munich have won the Bundesliga title in each of the past 11 seasons but it now seems just a matter of time before Bayer Leverkusen are crowned champions of Germany for the first time.
Liverpool shortlist
Whilst Xabi Alonso is still the bookies’ favourite for the Liverpool job, his odds have eased somewhat from 1/5 to 8/11 with bet365 since Tuchel’s Munich departure was confirmed. Elsewhere, Alonso heads the ‘next Bayern Munich manager’ market at 2/1.
If Alonso doesn’t return to Anfield, who is Klopp’s most likely replacement? Sporting Lisbon boss, Ruben Amorim is now next in the betting and has shortened into 3/1. Amorim was just 36 years old when he guided Sporting to their first Portuguese Primeira Liga title in 19 years in 2021 and they are in the driving seat to win the title again this season. Whilst it seems unlikely, Amorin is also not completely out of the running for the Bayern Munich or Barcelona jobs at 10/1 and 14/1 respectively.
Germans in demand
Jurgen Klopp’s compatriot and former Bayern Munich boss, Julian Nagelsmann is priced at 10/1 for the Liverpool job whilst he is 8/1 to make a swift return to Bayern Munich. Another of Bayern Munich’s former managers is thought to be in the running at Barcelona; Hansi Flick is the 2/1 favourite to take over at the Nou Camp this summer.
Two of the Premier League’s most well-regarded managers are prominent in the markets for all three manager-seeking clubs. Roberto De Zerbi has earned plenty of admirers since taking over from Graham Potter at Brighton & Hove Albion. Whilst he is just 5/1 to become the next Liverpool boss there is a feeling that if he is to leave The Seagulls this summer then Barcelona are a more likely destination. Thomas Frank has been equally as impressive at Brentford albeit over a significantly longer period of time. The Dane is approaching six years in charge at Brentford and is priced at 12/1 to take charge at Liverpool.
Whilst Xabi Alonso remains the number one target for Bayern Munich, the German giants have been linked to some very high-profile coaches that are currently out of work. Jose Mourinho (6/1), Antonio Conte (10/1) and Zinedine Zidane (10/1) are all believed to be real possibilities for the Bavarians.
Next Permanent Liverpool Manager
| Xabi Alonso | 8/11 |
|---|---|
| Ruben Amorim | 3/1 |
| Roberto De Zeri | 5/1 |
| Julian Nagelsmann | 10/1 |
| Thomas Frank | 12/1 |
Next Permanent Bayern Munich Manager
| Xabi Alonso | 2/1 |
|---|---|
| Jose Mourinhio, Roberto De Zerbi | 6/1 |
| Julian Naglesmann | 8/1 |
| Antonio Conte, Ruben Amorim, Zinedine Zidane | 10/1 |
| Hansi Flick, Sebastian Hoeness | 12/1 |
Next Permanent Barcelona Manager
| Hansi Flick | 2/1 |
|---|---|
| Roberto De Zerbi | 10/3 |
| Rafael Marquez | 5/1 |
| Jurgen Klopp | 10/1 |
| Thomas Tuchel | 12/1 |
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