According to reports in the Spanish press, Real Madrid plans to bring in Xabi Alonso to lead the team after Carlo Ancelotti. It is stated that if Ancelotti leaves his post at the end of the season, Alonso will take over as the new head coach.
It is reported that Xabi Alonso has rejected new contract offers from Bayer Leverkusen and has reached an agreement with Real Madrid. It is emphasized that Real Madrid President Florentino Perez trusts Alonso's ability to manage the team's star-studded dressing room.
INTERIM HEAD COACH PERIOD
Alonso is expected to take charge of Real Madrid following the FIFA Club World Cup, which will be held between June 15 and July 13, 2025. It has been reported that the team will be managed by an interim head coach during this period.
XABI ALONSO'S REAL MADRID CAREER
During his playing career, Xabi Alonso wore the Real Madrid jersey between 2009 and 2014, achieving significant successes such as the Champions League, La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup during this period. He began his coaching career in the Real Madrid youth system in the 2018/19 season.
The 43-year-old Alonso taking the helm at Real Madrid with the experience he gained at the club is seen as the beginning of a new era for the team.
News Source: 12punto
