Xabi Alonso Approached by Bundesliga Club after Real Madrid Departure

Xabi Alonso has allegedly been contacted by a Bundesliga team shortly after his exit from Real Madrid.

Departure from Los Blancos

Alonso parted ways with Real Madrid by “mutual consent” on Monday, just a day following their defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final.

Potential Destinations for Xabi Alonso

Since his exit from Madrid, Alonso has been associated with several prominent clubs. Liverpool is seen as a possible fit, especially if Arne Slot is dismissed before the season concludes.

Moreover, Manchester United is on the lookout for a permanent manager after transitioning from Ruben Amorim to Michael Carrick for the rest of the 2025/26 season. Nonetheless, it’s generally believed that Alonso would decline an offer from Old Trafford.

Given the likelihood of interest from elite European clubs, it will be fascinating to see where Alonso chooses to go next.

Bundesliga Club Reaches Out to Alonso After Leaving Real Madrid

Alonso might believe that managing Eintracht Frankfurt is beneath him, as he had a stellar run in the Bundesliga during the 2022/23 season with Bayer Leverkusen before joining Real Madrid. However, reports suggest that Frankfurt has already initiated communication with him following Dino Toppmoller’s dismissal.

As per SportBILD (cited by Madrid Universal), Frankfurt has made preliminary contacts with Alonso, who is being considered for the managerial position. The club’s CEO, Markus Krosche, is eager to meet with Alonso for discussions, although it remains unclear if Alonso has any interest in taking up the role.

While Frankfurt appears to be aiming high, they are also exploring more probable candidates such as Edin Terzic, Marco Rose, and Roger Schmidt.

Toppmoller’s Dismissal Opens Opportunities for Alonso

Toppmoller was relieved of his managerial duties after a 3-3 draw with Werder Bremen on Friday, marking their third game in a row where they conceded three goals, resulting in two draws and one loss.

Under Toppmoller, the team has shipped an overwhelming number of goals this season, including a 6-0 loss to RB Leipzig and another concerning 4-3 victory against FC Koln just two weeks prior.

Their defensive shortcomings continued with home defeats of 4-3 to Union Berlin and 6-4 to Borussia Monchengladbach, alongside two significant 5-1 losses in the Champions League against Atletico Madrid and Liverpool respectively.

Currently, Frankfurt finds themselves in seventh place in the Bundesliga, achieving seven victories from 18 matches. However, they have coincidentally conceded the most goals in the league, tied with Heidenheim, who sit in 16th place.

Alonso Likely to Target a Bigger Role than Frankfurt

It seems highly unlikely that Alonso will consider Frankfurt for his next position. Respectfully, his ambitions are likely set on a Champions League-level contender.

His departure from Real Madrid has not damaged his reputation, as it was characterized as a decision made by “mutual consent” instead of a dismissal, following internal conflicts concerning player authority.

During his tenure, Alonso clinched 20 wins in 28 matches, but his authoritative management style reportedly did not sit well with certain players.

He had notable disputes, particularly with Vinicius Junior, and it’s understood that changing coaches is frequently the simplest course of action for Florentino Perez.

With Arne Slot facing significant pressure, a return to Anfield appears logical for the former Liverpool midfielder.