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Real Madrid Confirms Xabi Alonso as Head Coach Starting June 1

Carlo Ancelotti to manage final La Liga matches before departing with honors on May 25; Alonso to lead team at FIFA Club World Cup.

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Overview

  • Xabi Alonso will officially take over as Real Madrid's head coach on June 1, succeeding Carlo Ancelotti.
  • Ancelotti will oversee the team's remaining three La Liga matches before departing to coach Brazil's national team.
  • Real Madrid has ruled out Santiago Solari as interim coach, opting for a direct transition between Ancelotti and Alonso.
  • Alonso will lead Real Madrid at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, with the team's first match scheduled for June 18.
  • The club is finalizing new signings, including Trent Alexander-Arnold and potentially a left back, to strengthen Alonso's squad for the upcoming season.