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.

It's no longer just a rumor, it's now official: Xabi Alonso will be the new coach of Real Madrid. The club just announced it in a press release. According to the club, the successor to Carlo Ancelotti will sign a contract from June 1, 2025 to 2028. This means he will also coach Real at the Club World Cup.