Xabi Alonso has said there is one simple reason why his return to the Premier League took him to Chelsea rather than Liverpool.
Earlier this year, the former Reds midfielder was strongly tipped to take over from Arne Slot when the latter was coming under increasing pressure at Anfield, and there were reports in May that he'd even be prepared to wait for LFC if they were to dispense with the Dutchman.
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However, with FSG seemingly not being convinced by the Spaniard, he was instead named as the Blues' new manager on 17 May, just under a fortnight before Liverpool pulled the trigger on Slot's reign, with the Merseyside club appointing Andoni Iraola shortly afterwards.
Just as our new head coach held his introductory press conference at the AXA Training Centre on Monday, Alonso did likewise in west London as he begins his tenure as Chelsea manager.
Earlier this year, the former Reds midfielder was strongly tipped to take over from Arne Slot when the latter was coming under increasing pressure at Anfield, and there were reports in May that he'd even be prepared to wait for LFC if they were to dispense with the Dutchman.
DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY
However, with FSG seemingly not being convinced by the Spaniard, he was instead named as the Blues' new manager on 17 May, just under a fortnight before Liverpool pulled the trigger on Slot's reign, with the Merseyside club appointing Andoni Iraola shortly afterwards.
Just as our new head coach held his introductory press conference at the AXA Training Centre on Monday, Alonso did likewise in west London as he begins his tenure as Chelsea manager.
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