Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid confirmed as the new manager until 2028.
Xabi Alonso is set to become the new head coach of Real Madrid, expected to be officially announced before the club’s final match of the season on May 25, 2025. The contract is already in place with a three year deal and he will be introduced as the new manager until 2028. Xabi Alonso will be taking over from Carlo Ancelotti who is departing to manage the Brazil national team ahead of the 2026 world cup.
When is he coming?
Xabi Alonso will commence his tenure on June 1, 2025 which will then lead Real Madrid into the FIFA club World Cup, which is said to begin on June 14 in the United States. He is expected to sign a three year contract with the club.
Where was Xabi Alonso before?
Xabi Alonso was at the managerial session at Bayer Leverkusen. Alonso achieved significant success that included an unbeaten domestic double in the 2023-24 season, securing both the Bundesliga title and the DFB-Pokal.
What changes for the club can he bring with him?
Xabi Alonso is an exceptional manager for the club. His tactics are different, unique yet very practical. His tactical approach emphasizes positional play, high pressing, and adaptability, often utilizing formations like 3-4-3 or 3-2-4-1. Alonso’s return to Real Madrid marks a new chapter for the club, blending his successful managerial experience with his deep rooted history as a former player. He also wants to bring Jonathan Tah and Alejandro Grimaldo from Bayer Leverkusen with him to Real Madrid and both players are also wanted by Barcelona.