By Maxwell Oyekunle
In a stunning end to a celebrated chapter, Real Madrid announced the immediate departure of head coach Xabi Alonso.
The club confirmed the split was by mutual agreement, abruptly concluding the legend’s tenure.
In a statement on the club’s website, the club expressed its enduring affection and admiration for Alonso, hailing him as a permanent legend who embodies Madrid’s values and will always consider the Bernabéu his home.
Real Madrid thanked him and his staff for their dedication, wishing them well in future endeavors.
Despite swirling media reports pinning the decision solely on Alonso, sources suggest the reality is more nuanced, lying somewhere between club and coach.
In a swift move, Castilla coach and former teammate Álvaro Arbeloa has been elevated to fill the vacant leadership role, marking a dramatic new turn for the club.
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