OFFICIAL: Real Madrid sign Xabi Alonso

Real Madrid have announced the signing of Xabi Alonso as their coach. Alonso signs a three-year deal and will be unveiled on Monday, talking to the press immediately after signing his contract.

Per Realmadrid.com

Real Madrid C.F. announces that Xabi Alonso will be the head 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 football. He wore our shirt in 236 official matches between 2009 and 2014. During that time, he won six titles: the historic 10th European Cup in Lisbon, 1 UEFA Super Cup, 1 La Liga title, 2 Copa del Rey titles, 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 European Championships (2008 and 2012), earning 113 international caps.

Xabi Alonso began his coaching career in the Real Madrid youth academy, managing the Infantil A team during the 2018–2019 season, with whom he won the league title and the Champions Tournament.

He now returns to Real Madrid as one of the best coaches in the world, after making history at Bayer Leverkusen, where he won the Bundesliga, the German Cup, and the German Super Cup over three seasons.

Tomorrow, Monday, May 26, at 12:30 p.m., Xabi Alonso will be officially presented as the new head coach of Real Madrid in an event that will take place at Real Madrid City.

Prior to the presentation, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez will welcome Xabi Alonso for the official contract signing ceremony that will link our new head coach to the club for the next three seasons.

Following the presentation, Xabi Alonso will speak to the media in the press room at Real Madrid City.

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