Recently retired after a final season at Real Valladolid, Álvaro Negredo spoke in the columns of Diario AS on Xabi Alonso, whom he worked alongside as a teammate. Having played for Real Madrid Castilla and Manchester City, the former Madrid striker believes that the current Merengues technician is having an excellent start to the season, despite the expectations and pressure linked to the very high level.
“Xabi Alonso is a very young coach, with a lot of enthusiasm and desire. He's just starting out, but I had the chance to be with him in a locker room, and we could already see that he would become a good coach. Playing for Real Madrid is enormous pressure, but he knows how to handle it thanks to his experience in big clubs. Real had to start the season well because there is always a low point in the league. They had a problem against Atlético, but I think Xabi Alonso's start to the season is very good.said the 40-year-old Spaniard, who is also working to become a coach.
