After many rumors and expectations of fans, the information has finally been confirmed: Xabi Alonso will officially become the Real Madrid chief coach from next season. This is a historical decision for the Spanish real team, not only by the name of Alonso, but also for the philosophy of modern and effective football that has shown in the past in Bayer Leverkusen.
Xabi Alonso, used to be a talented central midfielder and an indispensable factor in the Real Madrid team in 2010, demonstrated his excellent training talent in the Bundesliga. With the philosophy of football control, imposition and effectiveness, Leverkusen made a middle -class team to a champion candidate in less than two seasons. It is worth mentioning that he did it with a squad that did not have too many famous stars, but was based on tactical discipline, cohesion and stable performance.
It was these impressive achievements that caught the attention of the leadership of Real Madrid. In the context of Carlo Ancelotti he will break the team after this season to receive a new task with the Brazilian national team, Real Madrid needs a successor to height and identity. And no one is more appropriate than Alonso, who used to use this team, understood the culture of the club and was able to lead the youngest generation of talented players such as Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga or Arda Güler.
According to the internal sources of the club, the contract between Alonso and Real Madrid will be 3 years, accompanied by a one -year extension clause if the two parties agree. His salary has not been officially published, but many Spanish newspapers reported that this was a “great value” contract, which shows the absolute trust of President Florentino Pérez for the former midfielder.
Real Madrid fans seem to be very excited about this information. In social networks, a series of positive comments have been shared, many expect Alonso to be the next “Pep Guardiola” of the football of Spain, a former player who became a world -class coach. With a quiet style, an acute tactical vision and a first level experience, Alonso is expected to bring a new vitality to whites.
However, the pressure for Alonso is not small. Leading a team like Real Madrid not only requires experience, but also needs the ability to manage the costumes, inspire and resist the pressure of public opinion, as well as the media. Alonso understood that, and in the recent interview, he said: “I grew up with Real Madrid, I knew I was about to participate in a great challenge. But I was ready. Every day this will be an opportunity to learn, dedicate and win.”
Next season, Real Madrid not only aims to win the league champion, but also decided to recover the Champions League. With a young, talented and aspiring coach to Alonso, in addition to the team rich in depth and young, fans have the right to expect a brilliant era in Santiago Bernabéu.
