Real Madrid have appointed their former midfielder Xabi Alonso as manager on a three-year deal.
Xabi Alonso is one of the greatest legends of Real Madrid and world football. He wore our shirt in 236 official matches between 2009 and 2014. During that time, he won six titles: the tenth European Cup in Lisbon, one European Super Cup, one La Liga title, two Copa del Rey titles, and one Spanish Super Cup.
Xabi Alonso is also a legend of the Spanish national team, with which he won 1 World Cup (2010) and 2 European Championships (2008 and 2012), in 113 international matches.
Xabi Alonso began his coaching career at Real Madrid's youth academy, managing the U14 A team during the 2018-2019 season, where he won the League and the Champions Tournament.
Now he returns to Real Madrid as one of the best coaches in the world, after making history at Bayer Leverkusen, where he won the League, Cup, and German Super Cup in three seasons.
Tomorrow, Monday, May 26, at 12:30 p.m., Xabi Alonso will be presented as the new Real Madrid coach at an event to be held at Real Madrid City.
Previously, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez will welcome Xabi Alonso for the formal signing ceremony that links our new coach to the club for the next three seasons.
After the presentation, Xabi Alonso will address the media in the press room at Real Madrid City.