Xabi Alonso Appointed as Real Madrid Coach From June 2025
Former Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso confirmed as Real Madrid's new coach for a three-year term, succeeding Carlo Ancelotti.
Real Madrid has officially announced that Xabi Alonso will become the club's new head coach starting June 1, 2025. The confirmation follows earlier statements from Alonso regarding his departure from Bayer Leverkusen, where he led the team to a significant accomplishment last season by winning the Bundesliga title, thereby ending Bayern Munich's 11-year reign over the league.
Alonso, a former Real Madrid midfielder, will sign a contract that lasts until June 30, 2028. The club's statement noted that this pursuit had been anticipated, particularly given Alonso's ability to leave Leverkusen under specific conditions, which included interest from previous clubs such as Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich.
During his tenure at Bayer Leverkusen, Alonso achieved remarkable success, guiding the team to an unbeaten domestic league season and securing a historic treble that included victories in the German Cup and German Super Cup.
His performance as a coach had positioned him as a sought-after figure among European football clubs.
The 43-year-old will replace Carlo Ancelotti, whose tenure at Real Madrid has been deemed underwhelming in some quarters.
Ancelotti, who has a year remaining on his contract, is reportedly poised to take on the role of head coach for Brazil's national football team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Alonso is expected to lead Real Madrid as they prepare for the upcoming expanded Club World Cup, scheduled to take place in the United States from June 14 to July 14, 2025. Prior to his position at Leverkusen, Alonso began his coaching career with Real Madrid's youth academy, managing the Under-14 team in the 2018–19 season.
As a player, Alonso enjoyed a successful career with notable clubs, making 236 appearances for Real Madrid from 2009 to 2014 and winning prestigious titles that include the Champions League, La Liga, and the Copa del Rey.
His achievements also include winning the UEFA Champions League with Liverpool in 2005 and securing multiple Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich, as well as the 2016 German Cup.
Alonso, a former Real Madrid midfielder, will sign a contract that lasts until June 30, 2028. The club's statement noted that this pursuit had been anticipated, particularly given Alonso's ability to leave Leverkusen under specific conditions, which included interest from previous clubs such as Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich.
During his tenure at Bayer Leverkusen, Alonso achieved remarkable success, guiding the team to an unbeaten domestic league season and securing a historic treble that included victories in the German Cup and German Super Cup.
His performance as a coach had positioned him as a sought-after figure among European football clubs.
The 43-year-old will replace Carlo Ancelotti, whose tenure at Real Madrid has been deemed underwhelming in some quarters.
Ancelotti, who has a year remaining on his contract, is reportedly poised to take on the role of head coach for Brazil's national football team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Alonso is expected to lead Real Madrid as they prepare for the upcoming expanded Club World Cup, scheduled to take place in the United States from June 14 to July 14, 2025. Prior to his position at Leverkusen, Alonso began his coaching career with Real Madrid's youth academy, managing the Under-14 team in the 2018–19 season.
As a player, Alonso enjoyed a successful career with notable clubs, making 236 appearances for Real Madrid from 2009 to 2014 and winning prestigious titles that include the Champions League, La Liga, and the Copa del Rey.
His achievements also include winning the UEFA Champions League with Liverpool in 2005 and securing multiple Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich, as well as the 2016 German Cup.
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