Madrid’s Real officially presented Xabi Alonso as the new head coach.
Xabi Alonso and Florentino Pérez. Photo: realmadrid.comAs is known, Alonso and Real signed an agreement for three seasons—until June 30, 2028.
“This is a very special day that I will mark on my calendar for life. I am very glad to be here, at home. I was away for a few years, but the connection with Madrid’s ‘Real’ has always been there.
This is the beginning of a new era, and I want to thank the president for his trust and for believing that I am the right person to lead this new era, which I approach with energy and enthusiasm. I feel that the fans of Madrid’s ‘Real’ have the same enthusiasm for the new era,” Alonso is quoted by the official website of Real.
I continue the legacy of Ancelotti with honor and pride for being where he excelled so well. I hope that I can meet expectations. We have a wonderful team. We can achieve important things worthy of ‘Real’ and the titles it has won. We want to convey emotions to the fans and make them enjoy and take pride in their team,”—quotes Alonso the official site of Real.
