Xabi Alonso Next Job Odds: Where next for the former Real Madrid manager?

Xabi Alonso is sure to be in demand after he left his post at Real Madrid following their Spanish Super Cup defeat to rivals Barcelona.

The former Los Blancos midfielder, who spent eight months in charge, was replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa following his promotion from Castilla (the club’s B team).

Attention now turns to what could come next in Alonso's managerial journey, with his next job odds explored below.

Liverpool: 1/2

Another one of Alonso's former clubs, Liverpool, have been installed as the 1/2 favourites (bet365) to be his next destination in the dugout.

Alonso was strongly linked with a move to Anfield following Jurgen Klopp’s departure in 2024, but chose to remain with Bayer Leverkusen for one more season. Liverpool instead turned to Arne Slot, who went on to deliver the Premier League in his debut campaign.

Slot’s second season has proven more challenging. Inconsistent form, difficulties integrating big-money signings, and a public falling-out with Mo Salah have all increased scrutiny on the Dutchman.

Alonso’s sudden availability will no doubt fire the rumour mill into action over the course of the next couple of months.

Tottenham: 8/1

Thomas Frank is currently under huge pressure at Tottenham, with betting suspended on the former Brentford boss becoming the seventh Premier League managerial casualty of the season.

Frank is feeling the heat after an inconsistent start to his Spurs reign, with the club languishing 14th in the table - following a disastrous defeat at home to West Ham - and have been eliminated from both domestic cup competitions.

Bayern Munich: 10/1

Alonso made his managerial name in Germany, where he orchestrated a stunning league and cup double at Bayer Leverkusen.

In truth, it's difficult to see the Spaniard going back to the country just yet, particularly to Bayern Munich (10/1), who are already 11 points clear at the summit of the Bundesliga under boss Vincent Kompany, who has won 25 of his 28 matches in all competitions this season, with his only defeat coming away to Arsenal.

Manchester City: 12/1

Could Alonso become the successor to long-term Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola?

Guardiola is under contract at Manchester City until at least 2027, so Alonso (12/1) would have to play the waiting game with this one.

Spain: 16/1

Spain are currently managed by Luis de la Fuente, who heads to North America this summer looking to triple-up with the World Cup after he won the European Championship in 2024 and Nations League in 2023.

His contract currently runs through to 2028, and it's difficult to see him departing in the aftermath of the World Cup, unless Spain, who are the favourites to lift the trophy, have a complete shocker.

Other Options

Should the quadruple-winning Luis Enrique leave PSG, his fellow countryman would no doubt be an option at 16/1.

A summer switch to Man Utd is out at 20/1, as is a move to Newcastle, and a return to Bayern Leverkusen.