Xabi Alonso has been confirmed as Real Madrid coach on a three-year-deal, the La Liga club said on Sunday. "Xabi Alonso is a Real Madrid legend and one of the greatest players in world football history,

Xabi Alonso has officially taken over Real Madrid’s coaching job and vowed to follow in the footsteps of Carlo Ancelotti.

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.