9 hours agoOfficialized movement, Xabi Alonso returns to Real Madrid as the first coach
Periskopi(a year ago)
(a year ago)Real Madrid has confirmed the appointment of Xabi Alonso as the new coach of the first team, while his contract will be valid until June 30th, 2028. Alonso will be officially introduced on May 26, at 12:30 at club facilities in “Santiago Bernabéu”, marking a long - awaited return to [...]
Alonso will be officially introduced on May 26, at 12:30 at club facilities in “Santiago Bernabéu”, marking a long - awaited return to the Spanish capital.
The White Club announced the news through a post on social networks, stressing the importance of this legendary figure for Real Madrid and world football.
Xabi Alonso has held Real Madrid's lantern in 236 official matches during the 2009-2014 period.
During this time, he won six important titles: The 10th European Cup in Lisbon, a European Supercup, a title La League, two titles of the King's Cup and a Spanish Supercup.
Also, Alonso is a legend of the Spanish national team, with which he won the 2010 World Cup and two European Championships in 2008 and 2012, featuring 113 international matches.
After his career as a player, Alonso began working as a coach at the Real Madrid Youth Academy, leading the U14 A team in the 2018-2019 season and won the Champions League and Tournament.
He made stories later to Bayer Leverkusen, where in three seasons he won Germany's League, Cup and Supercup, confirming himself as one of his generation's best trainers.
Real Madrid President Florentino Perez will welcome Alonso to the official contract signing ceremony, which will connect the coach to the club for the next three seasons.
After the presentation, Xabi Alonso will answer media questions at the press conference. /Periscope/
