Xabi Alonso To Become New Real Madrid Head Coach

The deal is done and sealed, and Xabi Alonso will be the new manager of the legendary football club, Real Madrid.

He will be the new manager until 2028. Alonso was a deep-lying playmaker during his playing days, whose asset was his exceptional passing, positioning, and reading of the game.

As a manager, he's shown an adaptable, possession-based, but high-intensity tactical style, drawing inspiration from managers like Guardiola.

Carlo Ancelotti, the previous head coach, will receive a special farewell after his exit process, which starts this week.

Xabi’s era at his new club will begin afterwards.

Xabi Alonso's tenure at Bayer Leverkusen marked a transformative era in the club's history. He brought the club their first-ever Bundesliga title and an unprecedented unbeaten season.

Alonso bid an emotional farewell to Bayer Leverkusen following the 2024–25 season. In his last home game, he was warmly given a salute by the audience in the form of a remembrance plaque and a "Danke" flag.

Conceding only 24 goals in the league, Leverkusen established a new club record for defensive resilience. Under Alonso, Leverkusen amassed 135 points from 60 Bundesliga matches, the highest in the league during that period.

Real Madrid wants Xabi Alonso and all his team to start the new chapter on June 1st and be prepared for the FIFA Club World Cup, which begins on 15th June 2025.

His departure paves the way for a new crop at the club, with former Barcelona and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fàbregas favorite to replace him.

Xabi Alonso's time at Bayer Leverkusen will be remembered not just for the medals and numbers, but for the transformation he engineered by turning a solid also-ran into an unbeaten champion. With a rare mix of tactical awareness and humility, he left a legacy far more profound than medals as he gave Leverkusen confidence.