Xabi Alonso Leaves Real Madrid

Xabi Alonso has parted ways with Real Madrid after a turbulent stint as manager.

Alonso struggled to impose his style on a squad unaccustomed to his tactics. Despite reaching the Champions League last eight and competing in La Liga and Copa del Rey, he never fully gained the players’ or president Florentino Perez’s trust.

Injuries, unfulfilled transfer requests, and star players’ resistance hindered his approach. European clubs remain interested in Alonso, while Alvaro Arbeloa is set to take over at Madrid.