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.

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.

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