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Real Madrid announce appointment of Xabi Alonso

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epa12109067 Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso looks on the German Bundesliga soccer match between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and Bayer Leverkusen in Dortmund, Germany, 17 May 2025. EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF CONDITIONS - ATTENTION: The DFL regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and/or quasi-video.

Real Madrid have officially announced the appointment of Spanish tactician Xabi Alonso as their new manager.

Alonso reunited with Los Blancos and joined the club following a successful stint with Bayer Leverkusen from 2022 to 2025.

During his time at Leverkusen, Alonso won three trophies, including the Bundesliga title, German Cup and German Super Cup, while leading the club to an unbeaten 2023-24 season.

The 43-year-old joins the Spanish giants after penning a three year contract, which will see him remain at the club until 30 June 208.

“Real Madrid C. F. confirms that Xabi Alonso will be the Real Madrid coach for the next three seasons, from 1 June 2025 until 30 June 2028,” Real said in a statement.

“Xabi Alonso is a Real Madrid legend and one of the greatest players in world football history. He made 236 appearances for our team between 2009 and 2014, winning six titles in that time: the tenth European Cup in Lisbon, 1 European Super Cup, 1 LaLiga title, 2 Copas del Rey and 1 Spanish Super Cup.

“Xabi Alonso also boasts legendary status for the Spanish National Team, where he won a World Cup (2010) and 2 European Championships (2008 and 2012) in 113 international caps.

“Xabi Alonso began his coaching career in the Real Madrid academy set-up, taking charge of the Under-12s for the 2018-2019 campaign and winning the league and the Torneo de Campeones.

“He now returns to Real Madrid as one of the greatest coaches in the world after making history at Bayer Leverkusen, where he won the league, the cup and the German Super Cup over three seasons.”