{"id":6052,"date":"2025-05-26T16:46:17","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T12:46:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/?p=8006543211005269"},"modified":"2025-05-26T16:46:17","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T12:46:17","slug":"xabi-alonso-takes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/xabi-alonso-takes\/","title":{"rendered":"Xabi Alonso Takes Helm as Real Madrid&#8217;s New Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"background-color: #f7fafc; color: #374151; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<h3>Quick Read<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Xabi Alonso has been named Real Madrid&#8217;s new manager.<\/li>\n<li>The 43-year-old replaces Carlo Ancelotti, signing a contract until 2028.<\/li>\n<li>Alonso aims to create an &#8216;unstoppable force&#8217; at the club.<\/li>\n<li>His first challenge will be the Club World Cup next month.<\/li>\n<li>The former player has a deep bond with Real Madrid, where he spent six seasons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Xabi Alonso Returns to Real Madrid as Manager<\/h2>\n<p>In a highly anticipated move, Xabi Alonso has officially taken over as Real Madrid&#8217;s head coach, marking the beginning of a new era for the club. The 43-year-old Spaniard, who enjoyed a stellar playing career with Los Blancos between 2009 and 2014, was unveiled during a press event at the club&#8217;s training center in Valdebebas. Accompanied by Real Madrid president Florentino P\u00e9rez and his family, Alonso expressed his gratitude and excitement for the new chapter.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/real-madrid-squad-la-liga-rayo-vallecano\/realll-1-e1734252111864\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-211229\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-211229\" src=\"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/realll-1-e1748071117406.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"361\" \/><\/a>A Tribute to Carlo Ancelotti<\/h2>\n<p>During his first address as manager, Alonso paid heartfelt tribute to his predecessor, Carlo Ancelotti, who recently departed to manage the Brazilian national team. &#8220;Carlo was my coach, a great person, and a huge influence,&#8221; Alonso said. &#8220;Without his mastery and the lessons I learned from him, I probably wouldn\u2019t be here today.&#8221; The former midfielder emphasized his commitment to carrying forward Ancelotti&#8217;s legacy while building on it to achieve new successes.<\/p>\n<h2>Building an &#8216;Unstoppable Force&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>Alonso made it clear that his vision for the team is ambitious. &#8220;We want to bring joy and excitement to our fans,&#8221; he said. &#8220;Our goal is to make Real Madrid an unstoppable force.&#8221; He highlighted the immense potential of the current squad, which includes world-class talent and promising young players. With the Club World Cup looming next month, Alonso&#8217;s immediate focus will be on preparing the team for the challenge while recovering key injured players.<\/p>\n<h2>From Player to Manager<\/h2>\n<p>Alonso&#8217;s deep connection with Real Madrid stems from his time as a player, during which he made 236 appearances and won six major trophies, including the long-awaited 10th UEFA Champions League title. Following his retirement, he transitioned into coaching, starting with Real Madrid&#8217;s youth academy. His managerial career took off at Bayer Leverkusen, where he led the team to a historic Bundesliga title and German Cup double, solidifying his reputation as one of football&#8217;s brightest coaching talents.<\/p>\n<h2>Challenges Ahead<\/h2>\n<p>Alonso steps into the role at a time when Real Madrid is looking to bounce back from a relatively underwhelming season. The club finished second in LaLiga behind arch-rivals Barcelona and faced early exits in both the Champions League and Copa del Rey. However, Alonso&#8217;s track record of transforming teams, as seen at Bayer Leverkusen, has raised hopes among fans and management alike.<\/p>\n<h2>Looking to the Future<\/h2>\n<p>Beyond immediate goals, Alonso is keen on shaping the club&#8217;s long-term future. &#8220;We have a team that can have a great future,&#8221; he remarked. &#8220;I come here with energy and excitement to get the best out of them.&#8221; Real Madrid has already started rebuilding, with recent signings like Dean Huijsen and ongoing talks to strengthen the squad further. Alonso&#8217;s emphasis on teamwork and unity will be crucial as he navigates the challenges ahead.<\/p>\n<p><em>As Xabi Alonso embarks on this new journey, the football world will be watching closely to see how he shapes the next chapter of Real Madrid&#8217;s storied history. With his deep ties to the club and proven managerial acumen, expectations are sky-high for this new era under his leadership.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Source: Ca, Independent, Espn, Onefootball, Indiatoday<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Xabi Alonso has been officially unveiled as Real Madrid&#8217;s head coach, beginning a new era for the club with a focus on building an &#8216;unstoppable force.&#8217;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6051,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"googlesitekit_rrm_CAow5Nm1DA:productID":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[747,2081,4021,93,11536],"class_list":["post-6052","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sport","tag-carlo-ancelotti","tag-club-world-cup","tag-laliga","tag-real-madrid","tag-xabi-alonso"],"featured_image_url":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/xabi-alonso.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6052","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6052"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6052\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6051"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6052"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6052"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6052"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}