Overview
- Xabi Alonso officially began his tenure as Real Madrid manager after being unveiled on May 26, 2025, at the Santiago Bernabeu.
- The 43-year-old signed a three-year deal, replacing Carlo Ancelotti, who departed to coach Brazil after his final match on May 24.
- Alonso returns to Real Madrid with a strong managerial record, including leading Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten Bundesliga title in the 2023-24 season.
- His first challenge as head coach will be the Club World Cup in June, where Real Madrid faces teams like Al-Hilal and Pachuca.
- Alonso expressed gratitude to Ancelotti, acknowledging his influence, and promised to build a team that embodies Real Madrid's legacy and excites its fans.