Xabi Alonso has stepped down from his position as head coach of Real Madrid. The club confirmed the decision on Monday in an official announcement, a day after their Supercopa de Espana final loss to Barcelona.
REAL MADRID STATEMENT:
Real Madrid C. F. has announced that, following a mutual agreement between the club and Xabi Alonso, his tenure as first-team coach has come to an end.
Xabi Alonso will forever have the love and respect of all Madridistas, as he is a legend of Real Madrid and has consistently embodied the club’s values. Real Madrid will always be his home.
The club would like to express its gratitude to Xabi Alonso and his entire coaching team for their commitment and effort during this period, and wishes them every success in the next chapter of their lives.