Xabi Alonso, like many - if not most - legendary Real Madrid midfielders, normally makes the right decision. The Basque sat down in front of the press for the first time as head coach of Europe’s most successful club and chose his words very carefully.
He called his presentation "a very special day“, adding that it will be ”marked in my calendar for life"; he said Madrid “felt like home” and his bond with the fans “has never gone away”. Correct decisions.
‘I hope I can live up to the expectations’
“I have the feeling that this is the beginning of a new era”, he carried on. “Florentino, thank you very much for your confidence. I feel that the fans, the Madridistas, are excited to begin this new stage, to grow and to make the history of this club even greater. Thanks also to my family, who are always with me."
On Carlo Ancelotti and taking on the role that carries such weight, Alonso thanked his predecessor: “Before I start talking about the new stage, I would like to talk about the stage that has come to an end. Carlo was my coach, a great person and a great influence. Without his expertise, I would probably not be here.”
He added: “I take over from him and I take up his legacy with great honour and with great pride. I hope I can live up to the expectations and be able to take the club to all the places where we all believe we can do it.”
‘We can do beautiful things’
“We are starting a stage in which I feel that the club and the fans are united. We have a great team, we have fantastic players and a very good potential. That gives me reason to come here with a lot of energy and enthusiasm. We have the conviction that we can achieve important things, worthy of Real Madrid and these European Cups.”
On the fans, Xabi promised one thing: pride. “We want the fans to be proud, to transmit emotions, joy”, he said, adding the exciting line that “we want people to go to the stadium to enjoy themselves. I want them to see us on TV and say: ‘This is my Real Madrid’. If we manage to ignite that, we will have an unstoppable force. We have the conviction that we can do beautiful things."
Excited yet, Madrid fans?
yatdektuy
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The war of a two new legendary coaches the Spanish & the German who is gonna win
that is good
wibaeluy
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xabi Alonso welcome to real Madrid team
Pedbinuy
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Firtrrwvf hy ryt now bga ls ls good
Beyadlmuyz
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true
MessiGOAT4ever
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Welcome Xabi Alonso.
tetdikmns
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hahaha, you Chelsea fans please forget what you are saying it's not pretty proven that it's man-U fan
viuelnsu
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you people have started again, the same statement when ebappe arrived earlier this just concluded season, and the rest was history 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Neadenpstu
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Promise the players and theatrics they will be find and not play next game. Real Madrid to play attractive football, not Neymour and Brazil rolling in the grass. what these fools of players forget, once a ref sees this happen, then he is unlikely to award a free kick or penalty if a real foul happens.
Ezbay
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Please teach Real Madrid players how to control their anger and egos, otherwise it will be very difficult to manage these current crop of players. Looking forward to the El Clasicos Visca Barca!!
Respect brother. You are a true fan of football
Ezbay
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Xabi Alonso may be sacked by Nov
Hahaha shut up
UniverseMan
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Xabi Alonso may be sacked by Nov
yes, and grass on our grave my be 3 feet tall by then
Its_Innocent_CJP17
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TheOddOne
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Xabi Alonso may be sacked by Nov
puzampyz
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sign goalkeeper pls Joan Garcia
buduski
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welcome Alonso pls make us proud again
martin_bhengu
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Please teach Real Madrid players how to control their anger and egos, otherwise it will be very difficult to manage these current crop of players. Looking forward to the El Clasicos Visca Barca!!
Judaceoru
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highly excited
podbilnrst
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saisun kore ka wlh muna nan
podbilnrst
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zakaci uwarka ne 😀
ColinsGooner
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Bring back the Best team in the world to where it belongs,and stop the Barcelona embarrassment
MwenePuta
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He'll be beating Barcelona next season
rosbelpuz
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time will tell. Wish you well
Thunderbolt07
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he shall bring the Galactico winning momentum
Meziklst
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good
zanbcemrt
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WELCOME XABI ALONSO! All Madridistas wish you well. But pls, FERLAND MENDY should NOT for any reason be in your plans. Otherwise, he will remain the conduit for DISASTER!
Valerychiambah123
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ok mbape is a defender na that we have no striker
Badassexpert
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Mark my words Bellingham will play a deep midfielder role. We have many creative players Huijsen Arnold.But we need one ball carrying midfielder to just hold the ball. The rest leave it to Mbappe.
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Bench: Cama, Fran, Militao, carvajal, Brahim, Endrick, Lunin. Need to buy: LWB, Holding Mid, aerial Master striker. (N Paz, Stiller, B Iglesias, Grimaldo, M Thuram, Muriqi, Morata) Players need to be Sold: Rodrygo, F Mendy, Ceballos, (Rodrygo only for good cash)
witacdmtz
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With the help of VAR they will win all trophies
Hikcdeiot
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be careful Madrid no defence no striker
descarts
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Mark my words Bellingham will play a deep midfielder role. We have many creative players Huijsen Arnold.But we need one ball carrying midfielder to just hold the ball. The rest leave it to Mbappe.
bashfmcngu
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all the best
didbcdktz
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Yet still yamal is going to cook all of yo including hoiljsen an Trent hahaha yamalmessi
Wiseman5000
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I want Madrid to get defenders , midfielders and possibly number 9.. I want them to prepare the team .. because I will not like excuses when Barcelona start beating next season.. I don't want to hear our defenders are injured and Valverde is not playing in his position... if possible get another coach to assist Alonzo .. I don't want any complain next year
hossanna
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2025/2026 laliga is looding
Xhiwajohn
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World need to prepare for this
labiklrtyz
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welcome 💪💪💪🙌🔥
muydelnorz
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good luck
AmonLengwe
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Welcome back home
MathiasMaxwellEmma
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Welcome
Dahdlorstz
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You're welcome Gaffer All the best
Wozaimnoru
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It’s not yet time to talk now let wait for Cecil
Bimbcdeim
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welcome to home base
Omerta147
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Best Wishes....
jutilnosu
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welcome dear
Rebbdmnsyz
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put emphasize on defense.
miocinstuy
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respected
juebeiostz
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it'll not help you
let's wait and watch...
Yuwacdil
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Best of luck mate
laaacenouz
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keep it up
Nupacerstu
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welcome real madrid