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Passionate about football since a young age, becoming a sports journalist quickly became obvious to Hugo. He would later discover a love for the NBA, before exploring other horizons such as Formula 1 and the NFL.
If Carlo Ancelotti was extended until June 2026 last year, Real Madrid would already have an idea of who will be the next coach for Kylian Mbappé and his teammates. It is Xabi Alonso who would be the big favorite to become the next coach of Casa Blanca, which could happen as early as next season, since he has confirmed his departure from Bayer Leverkusen.
Currently second in La Liga, one point behind first,Atlético de Madridand 20th in the Champions League standings, the Real Madrid had a complicated start to the season, so much so that the future of Carlo Ancelotti was called into question. Returned to the club in 2021 following the departure of Zinedine Zidanethe Italian technician is under contract until June 2026, which he extended last year, but could still leave at the end of this season.
Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid next season?
Indeed, his replacement would already be identified within the Real Madrid. Former player of the White Housebetween 2009 and 2014, before starting his career as a coach with young people, Xabi Alonso has often been linked to the Madrid club in recent months. According to information fromEurosport Spainthe 43-year-old Spanish technician would have decided to put an end to his adventure Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season, although he is under contract until June 2026, and would be the big favorite to succeed Carlo Ancelotti.
His agent denied the rumors
Bundesliga champion being undefeated last season, Xabi Alonso has seen its popularity rise in recent times and within the Real Madridwe would consider him perfect to take over from the Italian. Near Mark, Iñaki Ibanezagent of the former midfielder, still wanted to calm the rumors: “ There was never any question of it with Real Madrid. History repeats itself a year later. We don't speak and we haven't spoken. » It could nevertheless be that Xabi Alonso be the next coach of Kylian Mbappé and the rest of the players Real Madrid.
