Real Madrid: Xabi Alonso to become new boss at Bernabeu before Club World Cup - Sky in Germany

12 May 2025, 15:37 | Updated: 12 May 2025, 18:30

Xabi Alonso will become the new Real Madrid head coach ahead of the Club World Cup, according to Sky in Germany.

The Spaniard will replace Carlo Ancelotti, who is to take charge of the Brazil national team from May 26 after finishing the season at Real Madrid.

Alonso announced his Bayer Leverkusen exit on Friday after a successful two-and-a-half years at the German club, having won a league and cup double last season and falling just short of a remarkable unbeaten treble with defeat to Atalanta in the Europa League final.

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