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Xabi Alonso<\/a><\/strong> is once again the protagonist in the European coaching market. The former Real Madrid<\/a><\/strong> coach is said to have turned down a formal offer to become the new coach of Olympique de Marseille<\/strong>, amid growing rumors linking him with a possible future at Liverpool<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n According to reports from RMCSport, Alonso immediately declined the proposal from the French club, who are in the midst of a search for a new head coach following the departure of Roberto De Zerbi<\/strong>. The Spaniard’s decision is said to be motivated by the lack of institutional stability<\/strong> and internal tensions in the Marseille club’s management.<\/p>\n Xabi Alonso caught off guard and addresses Real Madrid firing while out with his partner<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n Alonso left his post at Real Madrid in January this year, just six months after taking over as head coach at the start of the 2025-26 season<\/strong>, replacing Carlo Ancelotti. His departure came after a series of episodes that marked a turning point<\/strong> in his short spell in charge of the Spanish giants.<\/p>\n One of the most talked about moments was the 3-2 defeat to Barcelona in the final of the Spanish Super Cup.<\/strong> Days later, a video went viral in which Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo apparently ignored Alonso’s instruction to perform the guard of honour to the opposing team,<\/strong> a gesture that reflected the loss of authority of the coach within the dressing room.<\/p>\n Shortly afterwards, the club announced his departure, with Alvaro Arbeloa<\/strong> taking over on an interim basis.<\/p>\n According to information published in France, Alonso is now looking for a project with greater sporting and institutional solidity,<\/strong> moving away from clubs embroiled in internal conflicts or disputes at the top of the management. This stance is said to have been decisive in ruling out Marseille,<\/strong> despite the club’s interest in having a coach of his profile.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Alonso’s name is again linked with the Liverpool bench<\/strong>. The English side are in the second season of Arne Slot,<\/strong> who, while not in immediate danger, has been questioned for not repeating the level shown in the previous campaign.<\/strong><\/p>\n From England, Alonso is seen as a heavyweight alternative should the board decide to start a new cycle at Anfield<\/strong>, which will keep the Spanish coach in the media spotlight in the coming months.<\/p>\nXabi Alonso’s time at Real Madrid<\/h2>\n
Marseille, a discarded project<\/h2>\n
Liverpool appears on the horizon<\/h2>\n
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