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Xabi Alonso to Lead Madrid With Three-Year Deal as Ancelotti Moves to Brazil

He takes charge at the Club World Cup following a broader reshuffle that has already seen Raúl depart Castilla to be replaced by Álvaro Arbeloa

Archivo - El técnico y exfutbolista Raúl González Blanco, al frente del Real Madrid Castilla.
El nuevo entrenador del Real Madrid Xabi Alonso, acompañado por el responsable de Relaciones Institucionales del club, Emilio Butragueño, durante su presentación en Valdebebas
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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.