Overview
- Alonso signed a three-year contract through June 2028 and officially succeeded Carlo Ancelotti on May 26.
- He will lead the senior side in the upcoming Club World Cup as his first assignment at the helm.
- Carlo Ancelotti departed to manage Brazil after securing a record 15 titles with Real Madrid.
- Raúl González Blanco ended a seven-year spell as Castilla manager and Álvaro Arbeloa has been appointed his successor.
- Alonso promised a dynamic style of play and plans to discuss squad moves, including retaining Rodrygo Goes and confirming Dean Huijsen’s signing.