๐จ๐ฃ๏ธ Xabi Alonso: "Hello Madridistas, I'm here. I'm so happy to start this new adventure with a lot of hope and energy. I send you my regards. Hala Madrid!"
๐จโ ๏ธ COMUNICADO OFICIAL: XABI ALONSO
Real Madrid C. F. communicates that Xabi Alonso will be the coach of Real Madrid for the next three seasons, from June 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028.
Xabi Alonso is one of the greatest legends of Real Madrid and world soccer. He defended our shirt in 236 official matches, between 2009 and 2014. During that time he won 6 titles: the tenth European Cup in Lisbon, 1 European Super Cup, 1 League, 2 King's Cups and 1 Spanish Super Cup.
Xabi Alonso is also a legend of the Spanish national team, with which he won 1 World Cup (2010) and 2 Euro Cups (2008 and 2012), in 113 matches as an international.
Xabi Alonso began his career as a coach in the Real Madrid academy, directing Infantil A during the 2018-2019 season, with which he was proclaimed champion of the League and the Tournament of Champions.
Now he returns to Real Madrid as one of the best coaches in the world, after making history at Bayer Leverkusen, a team with which he has won the League, the Cup and the German Super Cup in three seasons.
Tomorrow, Monday, May 26, at 12:30 pm, Xabi Alonso will be presented as the new coach of Real Madrid in an event that will take place in the Real Madrid City.
Previously, the president of Real Madrid, Florentino Pรฉrez, will receive Xabi Alonso for the protocol act of the signature that links our new coach with the club for the next three seasons.
After the presentation, Xabi Alonso will attend the media in the press room of the Real Madrid City.
This may be one of the most beautiful moments Iโve ever seen in football.
An icon getting a grand farewell, marching through a guard of honour to be greeted by the man he forged an era with.
Better together, always.