Real Madrid has officially announced Xabi Alonso as their new head coach. The former midfield star returns to the club in a leading role, bringing excitement and high hopes for the future. Fans are thrilled to see him back!
Big Return – Alonso Takes Charge of Real Madrid
Real Madrid has officially announced that Xabi Alonso will be their new head coach. The news was expected for a while, but now it is confirmed. Alonso will take over the team starting June 1, 2025, and his contract will run until June 30, 2028 a total of three years.
What Happened Before the Announcement
For months, people knew that current coach Carlo Ancelotti was leaving Real Madrid. He is going to become the new head coach of Brazil’s national team. Around the same time, Xabi Alonso stepped down as head coach of Bayer Leverkusen, the German club he led to great success. Although Real Madrid hadn’t said anything officially until now, fans and the media were almost sure that Alonso would take Ancelotti’s place.
Now, Real Madrid has finally made it public. In a statement, they said:
“Xabi Alonso will be Real Madrid’s coach for three seasons, from 1 June 2025 to 30 June 2028.”
Alonso’s Coaching Journey
Xabi Alonso retired from playing football in 2017, after finishing his playing career with Bayern Munich. He didn’t stay away from football for long. In 2019, he started his coaching career with Real Sociedad B, the reserve team of the Spanish club Real Sociedad.
Then, in 2022, Alonso got a big opportunity. He became the head coach of Bayer Leverkusen in the German Bundesliga. He did an amazing job. Under his leadership, Leverkusen had one of their best seasons ever. In the 2023–24 season, they won the Bundesliga title, the German Cup, and also the German Super Cup in 2024. Alonso quickly became one of the most exciting young coaches in Europe.
A Homecoming for Alonso
For Xabi Alonso, coming to Real Madrid is not just about a new job it feels like coming home. His playing career has a strong connection with this club.
- Alonso started his football journey with Real Sociedad’s B team.
- In 2004, he moved to Liverpool, where he became a star.
- In 2009, he joined Real Madrid and played there for five seasons.
- After that, he moved to Bayern Munich, where he ended his career.
Now, many years later, he’s coming back not as a player, but as the head coach. For many fans, it feels like a favorite son is returning home.
What’s Next for Real Madrid and Alonso
Xabi Alonso’s first big challenge as Real Madrid’s coach will be the FIFA Club World Cup. This tournament will feature the best clubs from around the world. Fans are excited to see how he will manage the team, especially after his strong performance in Germany.
Real Madrid is one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the pressure will be high. But Alonso is no stranger to big moments. As a player, he won major titles, including the Champions League and the World Cup. As a coach, he’s already won league titles in Germany.
Now, all eyes are on Madrid to see what the future holds. Can Alonso bring new glory to the club? Fans are hopeful and excited.
