Overview

• Xabi Alonso was officially unveiled as Real Madrid’s new head coach, succeeding Carlo Ancelotti.
• Carlo Ancelotti has accepted the position of manager for Brazil’s national football team.
• Club legend Raúl has stepped down as coach of Real Madrid’s second team to explore professional coaching opportunities elsewhere.
• Raúl joined the club’s youth academy in 2018 and assumed leadership of the Castilla side in 2019.
• The departures and appointments mark a comprehensive overhaul of Real Madrid’s coaching structure at both senior and youth levels.