Liverpool news: Xabi Alonso's demand for job as Mo Salah contract blunder called out
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A new era will soon be upon Liverpool following Mohamed Salah's shocking exit announcementAn entire generation of Liverpool fans felt deep sorrow after watching Mohamed Salah's post on X. The Egyptian superstar announced his upcoming departure from the club at the end of the season.The video, which began with highlights of the 33-year-old's goals across his nine-year career at Anfield, left the fanbase stunned as they were faced with the reality of a future without Salah lining up on the right wing.His departure, however, didn't come from left field, given his contract was to expire next season, as well as his rant towards the club's hierarchy and Arne Slot last December that plunged his future into danger.With no Salah next season, the club's continuing transition has now hit a new and sizeable hurdle on top of the lack of certainty surrounding Slot's position as head coach for the 2026/27 campaign.
Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageXabi Alonso demandHaving remained out of work since his dismissal from Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso is reportedly prepared to accept the head coach role at Liverpool should an approach be made for his services, according to BILD Sport.READ MORE: Mohamed Salah's Liverpool exit can pave the way for new career he's already hinted atREAD MORE: Mohamed Salah denied Liverpool wish that offers hint about transfer intentionHowever, a return to Merseyside for the former Liverpool star won't be based around the emotional aspect of his reunion with the Anfield faithful, instead the level of control he'll be handed in regards to squad planning.The German media reports that the Spaniard was denied greater input in team planning at Madrid before accepting the job and it's not a situation he'll want to replicate should he become Slot's successor.While it remains to be seen who the Reds will target in the summer transfer window, Alonso would certainly be happy with the existence of his former players Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong donning the famous red.Mo Salah blunder verdictLess than year into his reported £400,000-a-week contract, Salah has opted to seek pastures new. "They gave Mo Salah a two-year contract on £400,000-a-week, they gave the contract to the wrong player!"They should have given that money to Trent, in his prime.
So he's walked on a free, they've both walked on a free. So they give the money to Trent, and all the Liverpool fans moaning... they've put their eggs in the wrong basket, Liverpool."They've ballsed this right up, they should have given Trent, at the peak of his powers, give him what he wanted, sit down, do the deal, do the deal earlier, and let Salah go.