Spanish coach Xabi Alonso will take charge of Real Madrid for the next three years, the club announced this Sunday through an official statement published on its website and social media channels.

“Tomorrow, Monday, May 26 at 12:30 p.m., Xabi Alonso will be officially presented as the new head coach of Real Madrid in a ceremony to be held at the Real Madrid City training complex.”

The announcement comes at a pivotal moment for the club, as Los Blancos prepare for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, set to take place in the United States from June 15 to July 13.

As reigning UEFA Champions League winners, Real Madrid will compete in this expanded tournament, which features 32 teams from around the globe. Notable participants include Manchester City (England), Chelsea (England), Palmeiras (Brazil), Flamengo (Brazil), Al Ahly (Egypt), and Monterrey (Mexico).

During his career, Xabi Alonso was a standout midfielder for Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich. As a manager, he has earned widespread praise for his work with Germany’s Bayer Leverkusen, with whom he recently won the Bundesliga title in an unbeaten campaign.

His tactical vision and history with the club make him a strong choice to lead Real Madrid into this new era.