Alonso, who signed a three-year deal, will start immediately and coach his first games at the Club World Cup in June

Ancelotti’s appointment as Brazil’s new men’s national team manager came two weeks ago, leaving Madrid in limbo before Alonso’s arrival was finally sealed on Sunday, one day after the club concluded their La Liga campaign with a 2–0 victory over Real Sociedad.

The Spanish powerhouse announced the hiring of Alonso on Sunday to replace Carlo Ancelotti, who is leaving to take over the Brazil job. Alonso will take over on June 1 and will be given a contract through June 2028, the club said.