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Liverpool icon Xabi Alonso will become the new Real Madrid manager on June 1.(Image: Photo by Jörg Schüler/Bayer 04 Leverkusen via Getty Images)

Real Madrid have confirmed that Liverpool icon Xabi Alonso will be their new head coach with Reds defender Trent Alexander-Arnold on the verge of a departure.

The Spaniard is set to be unveiled after leaving Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season, but the news also brings the English full-back's exit one step closer.

Alonso will officially succeed Carlo Ancelotti at the beginning of June, signing a three-year deal at the Bernabeu.



Alexander-Arnold is widely regarded to follow the former Anfield hero to the Spanish capital after running down his Liverpool contract.

The 43-year-old guided Leverkusen to dizzying heights during his two-and-a-half-year spell with Die Werkself after taking charge of the club facing relegation.

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In a statement, the La Liga giants said: "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.

"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.

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"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.

"Xabi Alonso began his coaching career at Real Madrid's youth academy, managing the U14 A team during the 2018-2019 season, where he won the League and the Champions Tournament.

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"Now he returns to Real Madrid as one of the best coaches in the world, after making history at Bayer Leverkusen, where he won the League, Cup, and German Super Cup in three seasons.

"Tomorrow, Monday, May 26, at 12:30 p.m., Xabi Alonso will be presented as the new Real Madrid coach at an event to be held at Real Madrid City.

"Previously, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez will welcome Xabi Alonso for the formal signing ceremony that links our new coach to the club for the next three seasons.

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

In light of Liverpool's Premier League title triumph, Alexander-Arnold confirmed that he would not be renewing his contract at Anfield - ending a 20-year association with the club.

As a result, anger was sparked at the manner of the departure and he was subjected to boos during the Reds' 2-2 draw with Arsenal, earlier this month.

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In one of his final posts as a Liverpool player, Alexander-Arnold shared a five-word story on his Instagram story - he wrote: "20 years.

"Gave it everything," with a picture of his Adidas boots sharing the 20-year association with Liverpool.


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