The Merengues are ready for a summer rich in changes, Carlo Ancelotti being already in office to take the reins of the Brazil national team.
Alonso will be immediately appointed in its place – the official presentation being confirmed for May 26 -, the former Spanish international signing a three -year contract in Madrid.
The FIFA club World Cup, which is approaching, is the first Alonso test and it will have to take up a challenge against Flick.
Flick won the four clasicos against Ancelotti in 2024/25, including two in Liga, as well as the finals of the King's Cup and the Spanish Super Cup, a demonstration of the German coach.
He ends the season with three major trophies and Alonso has everything to try to change the situation.
While Barcelona concluded the 2024/25 season with a 3-0 liga victory on the field of the Athletic Club, Flick had a message to send to the new Madrid manager.
Hansi Flick's message to Xabi Alonso
“It is not a surprise (to see him in Madrid). I know him. I chatted with him. I know his philosophy and we saw his successes in Germany, ”according to Marca.
“His level at Bayer Leverkusen was very good. He has improved the level of many players. I like to see it here. »»
The complicity of Flick towards Alonso will be put to the test at the start of next season.
Flick – Alonso: When will the first Clasico take place in 2025/26?
Barcelona not in the Club World Cup, there will be no summer confrontation, unless modification of pre-season plans.
La Liga will announce its calendar in July, the new season starting mid-August.
The two men never met in the Bundesliga: Flick left Bayern Munich before Alonso's arrival in Leverkusen, and their meeting is concentrated in its passage in the German team.
