Former Liverpool wideman Albert Riera looks poised to become the new manager of Girondins de Bordeaux
While the management careers of Xabi Alonso and Steven Gerard have been well documented, a former Liverpool team-mate of both men has been dominating the football scene in Slovenia for the past two seasons, and is now bringing the interest of French giants FC Girondins de Bordeaux.
The six-time Ligue 1 winners are nowhere near where they want to be, and they believe the solution is former Liverpool winger Albert Riera. The Spaniard has been impressive in his time in Slovenia after taking the leap into management with Olimpija Ljubljana.READ MORE: Xabi Alonso 'could be next Liverpool manager' after 'contract clause' emerges
Riera would claim a domestic double as he guided Olimpija to their first league title in five years, denying bitter rivals Maribor their 17th title while also winning the Slovenian Cup against Maribor with a 130th-minute penalty. This decision has proved fruitful thus far for both parties. Heading into the international break, Riera has the club sitting at the top of the Slovenian top flight, five points clear of their nearest challengers.
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