Xabi Alonso has stepped down as Actual Madrid supervisor by mutual settlement, lower than 24 hours after his crew’s 3–2 defeat to Barcelona within the Spanish Tremendous Cup.
Actual Madrid confirmed the choice on Monday night, bringing an finish to Alonso’s spell on the membership simply seven months after his appointment. The previous midfielder took cost of 28 matches, recording 20 wins and 5 defeats.
In an announcement, the membership stated Alonso would “at all times have the love and admiration of all Actual Madrid followers” and described him as a membership legend who represents the values of Actual Madrid. The membership added that Madrid would at all times stay his residence and thanked Alonso and his teaching employees for his or her work and dedication.
Alonso’s place had come beneath strain throughout his first season, with combined outcomes and reported points involving senior gamers, regardless of a run of 5 straight wins earlier than the Tremendous Cup remaining in Saudi Arabia.
Former Actual Madrid and Liverpool defender Álvaro Arbeloa has been promoted from the reserve crew to take over as head coach.
Earlier than selecting Actual Madrid, Alonso had been strongly linked with Liverpool, the place he was seen as a number one candidate to succeed Jürgen Klopp following the German’s announcement in January 2024.
