Xabi Alonso will be the next manager of Real Madrid. The Spaniard reunites with the club he spent five illustrious years at as a player, replacing Carlo Ancelotti in the Santiago Bernabeu hot seat following the Italian’s appointment as Brazil manager.

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Real Madrid announced Xabi Alonso as the new head coach replacing Carlo Ancelotti on Sunday, May 25, 2025. The 43-year-old Spanish coach has signed a contract for the next three seasons and will be introduced to the public on Monday.

Xabi Alonso is returning to Real Madrid to take over a club that failed to meet expectations this season. The Spanish powerhouse announced the hiring of Alonso on Sunday to replace Carlo Ancelotti, who is leaving to take over the Brazil job. Alonso will take over on June 1 and will be given a contract through June 2028, the club said.