🚨 When does Alonso start? Real Madrid unveil new manager
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.
Up until now, it was only reported, but now it's official: Xabi Alonso will become the new coach of Real Madrid. The club just announced this in a press release.
Comunicado Oficial: Xabi Alonso.#RealMadrid | #WelcomeXabi
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) May 25, 2025
According to the Royals, the successor to Carlo Ancelotti will sign a contract from June 1, 2025, until 2028. This means he will also coach Real at the Club World Cup.
The club also announced that the former Leverkusen coach will be officially presented at a press conference tomorrow.
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