Xabi Alonso officially confirmed as new Real Madrid coach

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·25 de mayo de 2025

Xabi Alonso officially confirmed as new Real Madrid coach

It’s long been an open secret, but now it’s official: Xabi Alonso will take over as Real Madrid head coach this summer, succeeding Carlo Ancelotti.

The La Liga giants have confirmed that the Spaniard, who is stepping down as Bayer Leverkusen coach, will return to his former club on a contract running until the summer of 2028.

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Since taking charge of Leverkusen in October 2022, the former Spain international has enjoyed remarkable success, winning the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal and German Super Cup.

Alonso will arrive in Madrid with the ambition to build on his success in Germany and deliver remarkable results at the Bernabéu.