Official announcement! Alonso joins Real Madrid for the third time! One of the 3 goals has been completed, and only 2 old teammates are left at the Bernabeu

On the evening of May 25, Real Madrid officially announced: Xavi Alonso officially became the first team head coach. He will take over the third phase of the Galaxy Battleship on June 1, and sign a long contract until June 30, 2028. This once dominated the football midfielder "commander" from player to coach. This is the third time he has "joined" Real Madrid in his life, and it may also be the most challenging time. After Zidane took over Ancelotti's coaching stick, he won the Champions League triple-championship. It is very exciting whether 43-year-old Long can create miracles again.

Xavi Alonso's fate with Real Madrid began in 2009. That year, he transferred from Liverpool to the Galaxy Battleship and became the core of the midfield organization of the Galaxy Battleship Phase II with a transfer fee of 35 million euros. During the five years at the Bernabeu, Alonso played 236 games for Real Madrid, scoring 6 goals and 31 assists, helping the team win 5 championship trophys. The Champions League and La Liga championship are definitely on the list.

He second time "joined" Real Madrid was in 2018 after retirement. At that time, he had just obtained his coaching certificate and was appointed as the head coach of the U14 echelon by Real Madrid. Although he only coached for a year, Alonso's philosophy in youth training was fully reflected. Later, he chose to switch to Real Sociedad's B team and truly embarked on the path of professional coaching.

And this third return is of great significance to Brother Long. From a player to a first-team head coach, this is the recognition of his career transformation. Real Madrid is the most successful club in the history of the Champions League and is one of the best super giants in football. After 11 years, Alonso stepped into the Bernabeu again, with few familiar faces around him. Now only two of them remain in the formation: Kavajal and Modric. In the 2013-14 season, Real Madrid topped the Champions League, and the young Carvajal had just made his mark and worked with Alonso for a season. Kavajal is now the team's deputy captain and core defense. But fate is unpredictable, and Kavajal suffered serious injuries this season: ruptured anterior cruciate ligament of the right knee, ruptured lateral collateral ligament, torn popliteal tendon... He is likely to miss the Club World Cup this summer.

Another old teammate is naturally Modric. This legendary midfielder has been galloping with "Brother Dragon" for two years and is one of the souls of Real Madrid's midfielder. According to Marca, Alonso originally hoped that the club could renew his contract with Modric for one year and continue to maintain this "master-apprentice friendship". But Real Madrid executives did not accept the advice. Therefore, this short reunion will end with the "Club World Cup" - after July 13, Magic Flute will officially bid farewell to Real Madrid. Alonso has only been working with his old comrade-in-arms Modric for only 48 days, which is really sad.

Alonso once publicly stated that his biggest coaching goal is to coach Real Madrid, Liverpool or Bayern one day. Now, he has fulfilled his first long-cherished wish on the most familiar stage. Come on, Young Marshal and create another miracle.