Xabi Alonso has been unveiled as Real Madrid’s new head coach. After signing a three-year deal with the club.

Madrid confirmed on Wednesday the 43-year-old will take over from Carlo Ancelotti. And will start on June 1, with the club heading to the Club World Cup.

Alonso was officially unveiled on Monday by Florentino Perez. Who was unveiled at the club’s Valdebebas training ground. Before speaking to the media immediately.

Alonso, who won a league and cup double with Bayer Leverkusen in 2023-24. Explained his decision to return to Madrid 11 years after he left the club as a player.

“We have fantastic players, we have a team that has a lot of potential, คาสิโนออนไลน์ UFABET ฝากถอนรวดเร็ว เริ่มต้นเล่นง่าย [capable of] a very good present and a very good future,” he said.

“That gives me a lot of reason to come here with a lot of energy. And a lot of hope that I can get the best out of all the players and build a great team.

Alonso made 236 appearances for Los Blancos between 2009 and 2014, winning six trophies. Before taking up a role as youth coach at the club.

He then took charge of Real Sociedad’s reserve team. Before taking charge of Bayer Leverkusen in 2022 and guiding them to the 2024 Bundesliga title.