Xabi Alonso to Succeed Ancelotti as Real Madrid Coach

Xabi Alonso has officially announced he will leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season, following a historic campaign in which he led the club to an unbeaten Bundesliga title and a domestic double. Alonso is expected to become Real Madrid's next head coach, with a reported three-year contract and plans to bring key staff members with him. Carlo Ancelotti, who secured 15 major trophies for Madrid including three Champions League titles, will have a farewell match on May 25 before departing to manage Brazil's national team. The transition between the clubs is described as amicable, with Real Madrid targeting squad reinforcements and aiming to build on recent successes. Alonso, a former Madrid player, returns to lead the club as it enters a new era following Ancelotti's celebrated tenure. The move highlights Alonso's influence in transforming Leverkusen since his arrival in 2022.