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Emmanuel Petit Says Xabi Alonso Would Choose Liverpool Over Man City

The free agent coach remains the subject of Premier League speculation with timing likely pushed to summer.

Overview

  • Alonso has been without a club since his January 13 dismissal by Real Madrid.
  • Liverpool links have intensified as Arne Slot faces scrutiny during a faltering season and Champions League qualification is in doubt.
  • Manchester City are engaged in succession planning with Alonso mentioned as a possible Pep Guardiola replacement, though Guardiola reiterates he intends to honor his contract.
  • Petit told Ignition Casino he believes Alonso’s connection to Anfield would sway him toward Liverpool, invoking Mikel Arteta’s return to Arsenal as a parallel.
  • Reports cited by The Times suggest Alonso is open to a Premier League job but prepared to wait until the summer, with no public indication of formal approaches.