Real Madrid has everything set for the succession on its bench as soon as the season ends, with Ancelotti packing his bags at the end of La Liga. In his place, as Marca has confirmed, the Basque Xabi Alonso will arrive, with extensive experience on the benches and having been a former player of the white club. Everything is finalized, to the point that the terms of this agreement have already come to light.
Xabi Alonso signs until 2028 and arrives with two additions
In this regard, the aforementioned information has revealed that the contract that will bind Xabi Alonso with Real Madrid is for the next three seasons, until 2028. Among his conditions for accepting the position was the possibility of bringing two people he trusts the most to the staff, trying to create a group with which he feels comfortable working at all times.
An "essential" signing for the man from Tolosa is Sebas Parrilla, who will be his second at Madrid. They met at La Fábrica and, since then, he accompanies him everywhere. He will also be accompanied by a top-level physical trainer, such as the Catalan with a past at Barcelona, Alberto Encinas. He has experience at the highest level, having even been in the United States or Denmark.
There are now several uncertainties on the table, such as what will happen with Antonio Pintus. The person responsible for physical preparation has a direct link with Madrid, and his future is not tied to Ancelotti's. This season, trust in his famous method has decreased, and with Xabi Alonso arriving with a new physical trainer, it is unclear what will happen with him.
The one who will continue from the current staff is the goalkeeping coach, Luis Llopis. In his case, he does have the trust of the locker room, especially from a respected figure like Courtois.
Xabi Alonso will arrive at Madrid after the Club World Cup
A point of some friction in the negotiations with the Basque coach has been when he would arrive at Madrid. This summer is atypical regarding the celebration of the Club World Cup, which will start a few weeks after the end of La Liga. Initially, Florentino Pérez wanted Xabi Alonso to lead the club in the named competition, but his arrival will not occur until the start of the preseason.
Xabi Alonso has already given his approval, and the interim will be Solari, who will serve as a bridge between the end of Ancelotti's era and the beginning of the man from Tolosa's.