Real Madrid have officially announced the appointment of their former midfielder, Xabi Alonso, as the club’s new manager.
Alonso, 43, has signed a three-year deal, running until June 30, 2028.
The highly-touted Spaniard returns to the Santiago Bernabéu after a sensational season with Bayer Leverkusen, where he led them to an unbeaten Bundesliga title and a German Cup triumph in his first full season as a senior club manager.
Alonso succeeds Carlo Ancelotti, who coached his final game for Real Madrid on Saturday and will now become the head coach of the Brazilian national team.
Alonso’s return has been met with excitement, as fans anticipate his tactical prowess will usher in a new era of success for the club.
