Despite being under contract until the summer of 2026, Alonso bid farewell to Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the 2024–25 season to return to the Spanish capital. The 43-year-old is the new manager of Real Madrid, replacing the winningest manager in club history, Carlo Ancelotti.

Real Madrid have named Xabi Alonso as their new boss, following the exit of legendary manager Carlo Ancelotti.Alonso, who used to run the midfield for Real, Bayern Munich and Liverpool, is stepping

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