Uli Hoeness has expressed that Bayern Munich and Liverpool are competing to appoint Xabi Alonso as manager.
Alonso, a former player of the two gigantic teams, is on the verge of leading Bayer Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title.
Bayern Munich are interested in appointing a new manager after it was confirmed in February 2024, that Thomas Tuchel will be exiting the club at the end of the season.
Jurgen Klopp also revealed in January 2024 that he will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the campaign.
This certainly means that both clubs will be looking to appoint a successor to the managers departing at the expiration of the season.
Speaking with German media outlet, Ran Sport, Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness said:
“Clubs like Liverpool, Real Madrid, Leverkusen and FC Bayern are working on it.
“He's proven that he can be a coach for the big time. There are hardly any coaches who come into question who are currently free, who don't have a job, or who are on sabbatical.
“It's not so easy to tell them that FC Bayern is the measure of all things.”
Xabi Alonso's contract with Bayer Leverkusen runs until 2026, and he has overseen the growth of the club since his arrival.
The Bay Arena side are aiming for the treble - Bundesliga, DFB Pokal, and UEFA Europa League this campaign, with the team still unbeaten across all competitions.
Meanwhile, Klopp is also hoping to close his chapter with Liverpool with the Premier League title and Europa League, with his side in a favorable position to win both competitions.
The Reds sit 2nd on the Premier League table, with 64 points from 28 matches, level on points with Arsenal, who sit at the summit of the log.
The Gunners have a better goal difference of +46 compared to Liverpool's +39 goal difference.
The UEFA Europa League could offer us interesting matches on the cards, with Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen possibly facing Jurgen Klopp's Reds in the latter stages.
Leverkusen were paired with West Ham United in the last 8, while Liverpool were handed a date with Atalanta.
The two teams can't face off until the final, given that they are on different sides of the draws.
However, it will be thrilling for many to see both teams clash in the final, given the plots and subplots expected from the probable meeting.
Moreover, Alonso spent five years as a player for Real Madrid, which was sandwiched between his stints at Liverpool and Bayern Munich.
The contract of the current boss of Los Blancos Carlo Ancelotti expires in 2026, the same timeframe as when Xabi Alonso's contract with Bayer Leverkusen ends, and the Spaniard could be tempted to move to the Spanish capital.
Alonso, a former player of the two gigantic teams, is on the verge of leading Bayer Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title.
Bayern Munich are interested in appointing a new manager after it was confirmed in February 2024, that Thomas Tuchel will be exiting the club at the end of the season.
Jurgen Klopp also revealed in January 2024 that he will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the campaign.
This certainly means that both clubs will be looking to appoint a successor to the managers departing at the expiration of the season.
Speaking with German media outlet, Ran Sport, Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness said:
“Clubs like Liverpool, Real Madrid, Leverkusen and FC Bayern are working on it.
“He's proven that he can be a coach for the big time. There are hardly any coaches who come into question who are currently free, who don't have a job, or who are on sabbatical.
“It's not so easy to tell them that FC Bayern is the measure of all things.”
Xabi Alonso's contract with Bayer Leverkusen runs until 2026, and he has overseen the growth of the club since his arrival.
The Bay Arena side are aiming for the treble - Bundesliga, DFB Pokal, and UEFA Europa League this campaign, with the team still unbeaten across all competitions.
Meanwhile, Klopp is also hoping to close his chapter with Liverpool with the Premier League title and Europa League, with his side in a favorable position to win both competitions.
The Reds sit 2nd on the Premier League table, with 64 points from 28 matches, level on points with Arsenal, who sit at the summit of the log.
The Gunners have a better goal difference of +46 compared to Liverpool's +39 goal difference.
The UEFA Europa League could offer us interesting matches on the cards, with Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen possibly facing Jurgen Klopp's Reds in the latter stages.
Leverkusen were paired with West Ham United in the last 8, while Liverpool were handed a date with Atalanta.
The two teams can't face off until the final, given that they are on different sides of the draws.
However, it will be thrilling for many to see both teams clash in the final, given the plots and subplots expected from the probable meeting.
Moreover, Alonso spent five years as a player for Real Madrid, which was sandwiched between his stints at Liverpool and Bayern Munich.
The contract of the current boss of Los Blancos Carlo Ancelotti expires in 2026, the same timeframe as when Xabi Alonso's contract with Bayer Leverkusen ends, and the Spaniard could be tempted to move to the Spanish capital.
