Xabi Alonso back on the radar as Ligue 1 club makes contact

Weeks after his January departure from Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso is once again attracting interest from top-tier European clubs. French broadcaster RMC reports that Marseille have approached the former midfielder about taking over as head coach, hoping his experience and profile can steady a side reeling from the dismissal of Roberto De Zerbi following a string of poor results.

Alonso, who left the Santiago Bernabéu earlier this year, had been widely tipped as a leading candidate to succeed Jürgen Klopp at Liverpool. The Premier League giants ultimately opted for Arne Slot, leaving the 42-year-old Spaniard free to consider new opportunities. Now, Olympique de Marseille have stepped in, presenting Alonso with the prospect of an immediate return to the dugout in Ligue 1.

Club officials believe Alonso’s tactical acumen and familiarity with elite competition could provide the stability required to revive their domestic campaign. While negotiations remain at an early stage, the approach underlines the high regard in which the former Real Madrid coach is held across Europe.