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211 Liverpool could pinch Roberto De Zerbi from Brighton this summer by paying a release clause.
That is according to Sport in Spain.
So, what is the latest on Roberto De Zerbi as Liverpool show interest? Let’s take a look…
Liverpool can hire Roberto De Zerbi for £9m
Well – according to Sport – the Italian actually has a €10m (£9m) release clause written into his contract at Brighton, as well as an agreement that he cannot leave in the middle of a season.
The Seagulls are attempting to increase the amount of this clause up to €15m (£13m) by extending De Zerbi’s contract – which expires in July 2026 – to 2027.
However, Brighton have made little progress in negotiations over a renewal – with Liverpool considering the man from Brescia as a replacement for Jurgen Klopp.
Fabrizio Romano recently claimed that Liverpool have held internal talks at Anfield about hiring De Zerbi – who Levi Colwill called “world class” – after he made a name for himself as one of Europe’s most talented coaches.
The 44-year-old has overseen 23 wins from 56 Premier League games in charge of Brighton, while also guiding the Seagulls into the UEFA Europa League Round of 16.
Liverpool could hire Xabi Alonso for free
De Zerbi is not the only manager being considered by Liverpool.
A story by Foot Mercato in France claimed that the Reds have actually enquired about hiring Xabi Alonso.
Interestingly, Liverpool would not have to pay Bayer Leverkusen a penny if the Spaniard does end up replacing Klopp this summer, as there is no release clause in his contract with the Bundesliga outfit.
That was confirmed by Fernando Carro – Chief Executive Officer at Bayer Leverkusen – who told talkSPORT: “A release clause for Alonso? No, you don’t need one. We have a very good relationship with him and he knows we are a club who takes matters very seriously. We won’t force anyone to stay here if they don’t want to. We want him to feel happy with us so that his only wish is to stay.”
Be sure to keep an eye on this situation, as Ruben Amorim of Sporting CP has also been mentioned along with Alonso and De Zerbi.
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