Real Madrid bids farewell to Xabi Alonso as Manager
After a recent defeat in the Spanish Super Cup final to Barcelona, Real Madrid announces the departure of Xabi Alonso as their manager. Speculations surrounding his position amidst reports of unrest within the dressing room have led to this decision. Madrid and Alonso have agreed to mutually part ways, marking the end of his relatively short stint with the club. Read on for more details about this significant development.
Real Madrid have announced the departure of manager Xabi Alonso following their Spanish Super Cup final loss to rivals Barcelona. Speculation has not gone away about the ex-midfielder's position at Los Blancos, with reports suggesting the 44-year-old is not an entirely popular figure among the dressing room. Now, Madrid state Alonso has left by "mutual consent".Less than a day after Madrid went down to a dramatic 3-2 loss to Barcelona in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Los Blancos have decided to move on from the former Bayer Leverkusen manager - who only joined the Spanish outfit last summer. The Santiago Bernabeu club stressed this was a "mutual agreement" between Madrid and Alonso, and wished the Spaniard well in the future.The statement reads: "Real Madrid CF announces that, by mutual agreement between the club and Xabi Alonso, it has been decided to end his time as first team coach. Xabi Alonso will always have the affection and admiration of all Madrid fans because he is a Real Madrid legend and has always represented the values of our club. Real Madrid will always be his home. Our club thanks Xabi Alonso and his entire technical team for their work and dedication during this time, and wishes them the best of luck in this new stage of their lives."MORE TO FOLLOW.Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting
Xabi Alonso's Departure
Real Madrid made headlines with the announcement of Xabi Alonso's departure as the first-team coach following their recent loss to Barcelona. Despite his legendary status as a player for the club, reports suggest that Alonso faced challenges in gaining full support within the team.
Mutual Agreement
Less than a day after the defeat in the Spanish Super Cup final, Real Madrid revealed that Alonso's exit was a result of mutual agreement between him and the club. Acknowledging his contributions and values as a Real Madrid legend, the club expressed gratitude towards Alonso and his team for their dedication.
Farewell to a Legend
In an official statement, Real Madrid conveyed its appreciation for Xabi Alonso's service as the first-team coach. Emphasizing that Alonso will always be a part of the Real Madrid family, the club wished him success in his future endeavors. Madrid fans expressed their admiration and affection for the former player.
