Real Madrid has announced that Liverpool legend Xabi Alonso will take the helm as new head coach, with Reds star Trent Alexander-Arnold seemingly on the brink of joining him.

In an official statement, Real Madrid declared: "Real Madrid CF announces that Xabi Alonso will be Real Madrid's manager for the next three seasons, from June 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028.

"Xabi Alonso is one of the greatest legends of Real Madrid and world football.



He wore our shirt in 236 official matches between 2009 and 2014.

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"During that time, he won six titles: the tenth European Cup in Lisbon, one European Super Cup, one La Liga title, two Copa del Rey titles, and one Spanish Super Cup.

"Xabi Alonso is also a legend of the Spanish national team, with which he won 1 World Cup (2010) and 2 European Championships (2008 and 2012), in 113 international matches.

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"Xabi Alonso kicked off his coaching career at Real Madrid's youth academy, leading the U14 A team during the 2018-2019 season, where he clinched both the League and the Champions Tournament.

"He now makes a triumphant return to Real Madrid as one of the world's top coaches, having made his mark at Bayer Leverkusen by securing the League, Cup, and German Super Cup in three seasons.

"Tomorrow, Monday, May 26, at 12:30 p.m., Xabi Alonso will be unveiled as the new manager of Real Madrid at an event taking place at Real Madrid City.

"Prior to this, Real Madrid president Florentino Pe?rez will greet Xabi Alonso for the official signing ceremony that ties our new manager to the club for the next three seasons

After the unveiling, Xabi Alonso will address the press in the media room at Real Madrid City."



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