Xabi Alonso Reaches Three-Year Verbal Agreement to Lead Liverpool as Arne Slot Faces Champions League Ultimatum

Xabi Alonso has reportedly agreed to a 3-year deal at Liverpool, but manager Arne Slot can nullify the agreement by winning the Champions League this season.

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Published: Mar 10, 2026, 7:17 AM EDT

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Xabi Alonso Reaches Three-Year Verbal Agreement to Lead Liverpool as Arne Slot Faces Champions League Ultimatum

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Reports from Spain indicate that Xabi Alonso has struck a verbal agreement to return to Anfield as head coach starting in June, following his January dismissal from Real Madrid. While Liverpool spent over £400 million to back current manager Arne Slot, the Dutchman’s job reportedly hinges on winning the Champions League or securing a top-four Premier League finish to nullify the Alonso deal.

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