All top teams: revealing the five leading contenders for Xabi Alonso's next team after Real Madrid's sudden dismissal.
On 13 January 2026, Sky Bet, a well-known UK bookmaker, released the latest odds for the new team of Xabi Alonso, the 44-year-old young Spanish coach, following his sudden dismissal from La Liga giant Real Madrid.
This has put Xabi Alonso under scrutiny regarding which team he will manage next, after previously making a name for himself with Bayer Leverkusen, turning them from relegation candidates in the 2022-23 season to undefeated Bundesliga champions in 2023-24, also winning the DFB-Pokal and reaching the Europa League final.
Although he did not succeed with Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso remains a sought-after coach by several top clubs looking for a new manager, such as Liverpool and Manchester United. Sky Bet has set the following odds for his next team.
Favorite 1: Liverpool - odds 5/4 (bet 4 to win 5, excluding stake)
Second favorite: Spain national team - odds 11/2
Third favorite: Manchester City - odds 6/1
Fourth favorite: Bayern Munich - odds 15/2
Fifth favorite: Manchester United - odds 10/1