Photo Credit: Real Madrid's official page&nbsp;
After Carlo Ancelotti signed off with a 2-0 farewell win over Real Sociedad, Real Madrid have officially confirmed Xabi Alonso as their new manager on a three-year contract. The former Los Blancos and Spain midfield maestro will take charge just in time for the Club World Cup, which kicks off next month.
Alonso, 43, steps in to replace Ancelotti, who is set to make history as Brazil&rsquo;s first-ever foreign head coach. In a club statement, Madrid said:
&ldquo;Real Madrid announces that Xabi Alonso will be the manager for the next three seasons, from 1 June 2025 to 30 June 2028. Xabi Alonso is one of the greatest legends of Real Madrid and world football.&rdquo;
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During his playing days at the Bernab&eacute;u, Alonso made 236 appearances. He won every major title available: the Champions League, La Liga, two Copa del Rey trophies, the UEFA Super Cup, and the Spanish Super Cup.
As a manager, Alonso earned global acclaim by guiding Bayer Leverkusen to their historic first-ever Bundesliga title in the 2023&ndash;24 season. Under his leadership, the German club also set a new European record for the longest unbeaten run.
Managerial Record at Bayer Leverkusen (2022&ndash;2025):
Games: 94 Wins: 59 Draws: 24 Losses: 11 Win Percentage: 62.8% Now hailed as &ldquo;one of the best coaches in the world,&rdquo; Alonso returns to Madrid with the ambition of writing a new chapter in the club's storied legacy &mdash; this time from the dugout.
Dive into the infographics below to explore Xabi Alonso&rsquo;s remarkable journey and standout stats from his time at Bayer Leverkusen:
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