🎥 He returns as manager: When Alonso worked his magic in a Real shirt
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Xabi Alonso is set to return to Real Madrid as a coach. The club announced this today. The last time the Spaniard was under contract with the Royals, he was still playing himself and conjured up one or two dream assists from his foot.
We therefore do not want to withhold his most beautiful assists for the Madrid team from you.
From 2009 to 2014, Alonso wore the Real jersey, became Spanish champion and Champions League winner. In 236 matches, he scored six goals and contributed 31 assists.
Is he one of the best midfielders in Real's history? And can he now also convince as a coach? Feel free to write your opinion in the comments.
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