Xabi Alonso's contract with Bayer Leverkusen includes a clause about Liverpool

Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso could become Jurgen Klopp's successor at Liverpool.

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According to Bild, the 41-year-old coach has a clause in his contract with Liverpool that allows him to freely leave for one of his three former clubs: "Liverpool, Real Madrid or Bayern Munich. The clause can be activated next summer. His current contract with Bayer runs until 2026.

After 7 rounds of the German Bundesliga, Bayer leads the standings with 19 points.