Xabi Alonso to Take Over as Real Madrid’s New Head Coach

Real Madrid has made it official: Xabi Alonso will be the club’s new head coach starting next season.

The Spanish legend, who’s currently managing Bayer Leverkusen in Germany, will sign a 3-year deal with Madrid. The club will pay Leverkusen €8 million to release him from his contract, which originally ran until 2026.

Alonso isn’t new to Madrid — he’s a former player who helped the club win big trophies during his time there. Now, he’s coming back to lead the squad from the sidelines.

Fans are buzzing, and for good reason. Alonso has been killing it in the Bundesliga, and his return to the Bernabéu feels like a full-circle moment.

Current coach Carlo Ancelotti will step down at the end of the season, so the club is handing the reins to Alonso to shape Madrid’s future.