Real Madrid have confirmed the appointment of its former player Xabi Alonso as the head coach of the Spanish giants going into the 2025/26 season.
The Galacticos confirmed the appointment of Xabi Alonso on its official website on Sunday, May 25 2025 after the final game of the Spanish La Liga. He announced earlier this month that he would leave his role as Bayer Leverkusen boss at the end of the season.
Former Liverpool and Spain midfielder Alonso signed a three year deal which will run until 30 June 2028. He will be introduced as manager at Real Madrid’s training ground on Monday and will be in charge for the Club World Cup, with his first game against Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal on June 18, 2025.
He led Leverkusen to their first ever Bundesliga title – secured without losing a game – as well as the German Cup in his first full season as a senior club manager during the 2023-24 campaign. However, they failed to retain their Bundesliga this season, finishing second behind Bayern Munich.
Who will replace Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen?
Former Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag is expected to replace Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen.
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