Xabi Alonso Era Begins at Real Madrid

Sports Desk

After long speculation, Real Madrid has officially appointed Xabi Alonso as the head coach of their senior team. The former midfielder of the club returns to the dugout for the next three seasons (June 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028), where he once spent a glorious phase of his career as a player.

In an official statement today, Sunday, the club announced Alonso’s appointment as coach. Following months of discussions about Carlo Ancelotti’s future, Real Madrid is now moving toward a new project. At the helm of this project is someone with deep tactical knowledge, international-level experience, and a profound connection with the club.

Real Madrid stated in a release, “Real Madrid announces that Xabi Alonso will serve as the head coach of the first team for the next three seasons, from June 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028.”

The statement further mentioned that on Monday, May 26, at 12:30 PM (local time), Xabi Alonso will be presented as the new coach in an event at Real Madrid. Prior to that, Club President Florentino Pérez will formally sign the contract with him. Alonso will then face the media in a press conference.