On the official website, Real Madrid club confirmed: "Real Madrid announced that Xabi Alonso will take on the role of head coach of the club for the next 3 seasons, from June 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028".
The 43-year-old has made 236 appearances for Real Madrid as a player, and also started his coaching career at the club's academy.
As a coach, Alonso helped Leverkusen from a relegation zone team last season win the Bundesliga and the German Cup in the 2023-24 season, in his first season.
At that time, Leverkusen club won the Bundesliga championship for the first time in the club's history with an unbeaten record.
Leverkusen's 3-match unbeaten streak in the Bundesliga only ended in August 2024, after a 2-3 home loss to Leipzig.
In 140 official matches in charge, coach Xabi Alonso has won 88, drawn 33 and lost 19. The winning rate is 65%.
Real Madrid are placing high expectations on Xabi Alonso with his tactical talent, along with a deep understanding of the value and identity of the club.
Alonso is one of the best midfielders of Real Madrid and world football. He played for Real Madrid from 2009 to 2014, winning 6 major titles, notably the Champions League title in 2014.
In addition, during his playing career, Alonso also owned La Liga titles, the Spanish King's Cup, the Spanish Super Cup...
At the national team level, Alonso was a mainstay of the Spanish national team during his golden period, a member of the "golden generation" that won major titles: 1 World Cup 2010 champion and 2 EURO championships (2008, 2012).
Xabi Alonso's return this time is not easy, as he has to rebuild a squad with many stars such as Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior... Fans hope that Alonso will bring hope on his journey back to the throne of La Liga.
