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Xabi Alonso has revealed his dream to one day be the Liverpool manager.

Alonso spent five years at Anfield between 2004 and 2009 and formed a reputation as one of classiest midfielders in Europe during his time at Anfield.

The Spaniard also became a firm fans' favourite at Anfield and is still remembered fondly by Liverpool supporters nine years after his £30m switch to Real Madrid.

Alonso retired from playing back in May and has taken his first tentative steps into coaching - even using his Istanbul experience with the Reds as a motivational tool in a team-talk last year.

In an interview with Guillem Balague, Alonso explained how he would love to one day take over the reins at Anfield.

He said: "Managing Liverpool? Yes for sure, I have dreamt of that, but first I have to prove myself and prepare.

"If I decide somewhere along the way to take my chances as a manager, my link, my commitment, my passion with Liverpool is there.

"Why not? We will see if we can cross paths in our ways."

Alonso has watched from afar as his former teammate Steven Gerrard has cut his teeth in management with Liverpool's Under-18s.

The legendary former Liverpool captain suffered just his first league defeat this week and Alonso believes Gerrard will one day become Reds boss.

"I think that Stevie will go earlier than me for sure, it's the natural way," he added. "Steve is already there so it's going to be sooner rather than later I guess."