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Xabi Alonso Set to Become Real Madrid Manager Amid Ancelotti's Departure

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May 11, 2025 — 1 min read

Xabi Alonso is expected to become the next manager of Real Madrid on a three-year deal, replacing Carlo Ancelotti, who will reportedly leave the club after this season. Alonso, 43, had a successful stint at Bayer Leverkusen, guiding them to the Bundesliga title, German Cup, and German Super Cup last season. Ancelotti, 65, will leave Real Madrid with 15 trophies, including two Champions League and La Liga doubles, after a four-year tenure marked by Real's struggles this season.

Key Takeaways:

Xabi Alonso is set to become the next manager of Real Madrid on a three-year deal, replacing Carlo Ancelotti.
Alonso had a successful stint at Bayer Leverkusen, guiding them to the Bundesliga title, German Cup, and German Super Cup last season.
Carlo Ancelotti, 65, will leave Real Madrid with 15 trophies, including two Champions League and La Liga doubles, after a four-year tenure.
Ancelotti is being lined up for the vacant Brazil job, which could be announced before the 2026 World Cup.
Ancelotti's departure comes after Real's underwhelming season, with losses in the Champions League quarterfinals to Arsenal and the Copa del Rey final to Barcelona.
Second-placed Real are seven points adrift of Barcelona, who could secure the league title on Wednesday without kicking a ball.
An official announcement regarding a managerial change is expected before Real's last game of the season at home to Real Sociedad on May 25.

Statistics:

Xabi Alonso is 43 years old.
Carlo Ancelotti has a total of 15 trophies with Real Madrid.
Ancelotti has been in charge of Real Madrid for four years.
Real Madrid is seven points adrift of Barcelona in the league tables.
The 2026 World Cup is on the horizon, potentially bringing a new managerial change to Real Madrid.
Real Madrid has had two Champions League and La Liga doubles under Ancelotti's tenure.
Ancelotti has guided Real Madrid to a respectable record of 65 years old, with a total of 15 trophies.

Sources:

Spanish media
Reuters news agency
Bayer Leverkusen
Real Madrid
UEFA (Champions League records)
La Liga
El País (Spanish newspaper)
El Mundo (Spanish newspaper)

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