"Xabi Alonso" never ignored "Liverpool"; it was only "Liverpool" who ignored him before he agreed to manage "Chelsea".
On 19 May 2026, after Chelsea officially announced the appointment of Xabi Alonso as their new manager, he signed a four-year contract and will begin his role on 1 July 2026.
Previously, Liverpool had been repeatedly linked with Alonso, but in the end, the board decided to continue with Klopp as manager, planning to strengthen the squad, especially in attack, to compensate for Mo Salah's expected departure at the end of this season.
Fabrizio Romano, the renowned journalist, reported that Alonso never declined "The Reds" in any way, but Liverpool never made an official offer to appoint him, which is why the deal never materialized.
Meanwhile, Klopp still has a contract with "The Reds" until summer 2027; this season, he has managed 56 matches with 28 wins, 8 draws, and 20 losses, and the team is no longer in contention for any trophies.