It was expected, it is now official. Xabi Alonso is the new Real Madrid coach. A few days after the announcement of Carlo Ancelotti's departure, the Madrid club has, in fact, formalized the arrival of the 43 -year -old technician. With a more than convincing passage on the bench of Bayer Leverkusen, German champion under his orders, the former midfielder of Casa Blanca will now try to relaunch a collective losing speed, despite the arrival of Kylian Mbappé last summer.
“Real Madrid CF announces that Xabi Alonso will be the Real Madrid coach for the next three seasons, from June 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028”specifies the press release from the Merengue training to formalize the news. Praised for its tactical qualities and its capacity to manage, the ex-Spanish international (114 selections, 16 goals) notably allowed Pillereher to practice offensive football, modern and perfectly organized, as well with as without the ball. A very precise philosophy of play that the new Madrid architect now plans to apply in the Spanish capital.
Xabi Alonso must restart the Merengues
Now at the head of a workforce furnished with stars, Alonso-which could import its preferential tactical scheme in Madrid, namely a modular 3-4-3 in 3-4-2-1-will now have to establish its managerial skills, which is more in a wardrobe where the ego of each other can turn more than one coach. With his experience spent in the Spanish capital, the native of Tolosa is preparing anyway to take up a hell of a challenge, especially after the disappointing season of the Madrilenians (eliminated by Arsenal during the quarter -finals of the Champions League and constantly sold out by FC Barcelona whether in the Cup or the Championship).
In recent days, the Spanish press has also advanced the first names desired by Xabi Alonso. In addition to Martín Zubimendi, Florian Wirtz or Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has already formalized his departure from Liverpool, the new architect of the Merengues would like to strengthen the defense. After the arrival of Dean Huijsen, the first recruit of the Madrid summer transfer window, William Saliba (Arsenal) and Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool) are, as such, regularly cited as priority tracks, even if the possible arrival of Jonathan Tah also seems studied. One thing is certain, Xabi Alonso has work to do.
