Xabi Alonso appointed Real Madrid manager, replacing Carlo Ancelotti

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Xabi Alonso appointed Real Madrid manager, replacing Carlo Ancelotti

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Xabi Alonso appointed Real Madrid manager, replacing Carlo Ancelotti

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Xabi Alonso returns to Real Madrid as the new manager on a three-year contract.
He previously led Bayer Leverkusen to a league and cup double in his first full season.
Alonso replaces Carlo Ancelotti, who will take charge of the Brazilian national team.
He is set to be officially presented on Monday and will lead the team starting June 1.

Real Madrid has appointed former midfielder Xabi Alonso as their new manager on a three-year deal, officially replacing Carlo Ancelotti, who concluded his tenure with the club on Saturday. Alonso's contract runs until June 30, 2028, and he is expected to lead the team into the Club World Cup next month, according to Channel News Asia and BBC.

Alonso, aged 43, left Bayer Leverkusen after guiding the team to their first-ever Bundesliga title without a single loss, also winning the German Cup in his inaugural season as a senior club manager, according to Le Monde and Anadolu Agency.

Alonso is seen as a crucial figure in restoring the team's balance following a disappointing season under Ancelotti, who leaves to coach the Brazilian national team. During his time at the Bernabeu, Alonso was part of a squad that won multiple titles, including the 2014 Champions League, making his return both significant and symbolic for Real Madrid, as highlighted by Le Monde and Anadolu Agency.