Xabi Alonso officially launched his government as head coach Real Madrid on Monday with a passionate promise to build “unstoppable strength” in the club while paying tribute to his predecessor Carlo Ancelotti, whose influence he scored his own managerial journey.
Alonso, 43, returned to Santiago Bernabeu as head coach After signing a three-year contract, which takes place within June 30, 2028. He takes over one of the most demanding football roles, carrying the weight of the expectations of fans and heritage to adhere to-he gave it to be ready.
After Bayer Leverkusen led to the historic Bundesliga title and the German Double Cup – achieving the undefeated league campaign in this process – Alonso comes with its managerial shares at the highest level. The Spanish tactic will be taken over by Ancelotti, who, after winning 2-0 over Real Sociedad, left the club and has already launched his new chapter as the head coach of the Brazilian national team.
Before he looked forward, Alonso took the time to express the gratitude of the man he succeeds.
“Before I talked about the new era, I want to talk about the one that ended. Carlo (Ancelotti) was my coach, a great man, a great influence on me. Without his teaching, I wouldn’t have been here,” he said. “I take his heritage with a lot of pride. I hope we meet expectations and take this club where we want it.”
Alons’s connection with Real Madrid runs deep. As a player he spent six seasons with the club, won the Laliga, Champions League and Copa del Rey. Now he will not return as a former middle field general, but as an architect another great era.
“It’s a very special day for me, a day that will stay with me throughout my life,” he said. “My connection with Real Madrid has always been there. I feel like this is the beginning of something … I think fans are excited to start this new period, do new things.”
Alonso formally signed his contract together with President Real Madrid Florentino Přer, which did not hide the belief that former No. 14 club is intended for size in the excavation.
“Today comes a new coach that is already one of the best in the world and knows what this shirt Real Madrid means,” said the Preshade. “We all knew what your destiny would be when you first sat on the bench in 2018 to train up to 14 years. Today you are returning to Real Madrid as the first team coach to face one of the biggest challenges of your life.”
The first task of Alonso as the head coach will be the team at the World Championship in the club next month, followed by the whole season in Lalize and the Champions League. While they inherit a group full of first -class talents and trophy -loaded heritage, Alonso emphasized the importance of vision and unity in shaping another chapter.
“We have a great team, we have fantastic players, we have a team that can have a great future. I come here with energy, the excitement of getting the best of them, and building a great team, we believe we can achieve important things, worthy of Real Madrid worthy of these European cups.”
Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
26. May 2025
