Real Madrid has officially appointed Xabi Alonso as the new first-team coach for the next three seasons. After months of speculation and uncertainty surrounding Carlo Ancelotti’s future, the club has opted for a new direction—placing its trust in a figure who embodies tactical excellence, international experience, and a deep emotional connection with Real Madrid.

Alonso takes the helm at the Santiago Bernabéu following a historic and groundbreaking tenure at Bayer Leverkusen, where he guided the German side to an unbeaten Bundesliga title, a DFB-Pokal (German Cup) victory, and established them as one of Europe’s most impressive teams. His innovative, adaptable playing style, combined with defensive discipline and attacking fluidity, earned him admiration across the continent—and ultimately, the attention of Real Madrid.

This appointment is about more than results. It reflects a bold commitment to fresh ideas, an ambitious vision, and the promotion of a coach who understands the club’s culture from the inside. From his early coaching days with Real Madrid’s youth academy and Real Sociedad B, to conquering German football with Leverkusen, Alonso has proven himself to be a calm, cerebral leader with tactical clarity and a modern footballing philosophy.

It is also a homecoming. Xabi Alonso returns to the club where he spent five influential seasons as a player, anchoring the midfield with poise, precision, and leadership. He was a key component of the team that won the long-awaited La Décima, and now returns to pursue further glory—this time, from the touchline.

Xabi Alonso will be officially unveiled as the new Real Madrid head coach tomorrow, Monday, May 26 at 12:30 p.m. in an event at Real Madrid City.

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