Xabi Alonso Agrees 3-Year Deal To Replace Carlo Ancelotti At Real Madrid—-Real Madrid have reached a full agreement with Xabi Alonso to become the club’s next head coach, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

The Spanish tactician, currently managing Bayer Leverkusen, has sealed a three-year contract with Los Blancos that will run until 2028.

His appointment signals the end of Carlo Ancelotti’s tenure and the beginning of a new era under the former midfielder.

Romano announced the news on Monday via X, stating, “Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid, here we go! Story confirmed and deal sealed for Xabi as new manager until 2028.”

The deal includes a fully sorted backroom staff and preparations for Alonso to begin his tenure during the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, where Real Madrid are expected to feature as Champions League winners.

“Staff sorted, contract in place and three year deal for Alonso with Real planning for him to start at FIFA Club World Cup,” Romano added.

The Italian, who has led the club to multiple major trophies during his time in charge, is set to depart gracefully before Alonso steps in.

Romano concluded, “Ancelotti farewell soon, then Xabi era.”

JUST IN: Carlo Ancelotti Leaves Real Madrid To Sign In As Brazil Head Coach—-Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has been confirmed to be the next head coach of the Brazil national team, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced on Monday, although Real Madrid have not yet made his departure from the club official.

Ancelotti whose future has been subject to frequent speculation in recent months — came under increased pressure at Madrid since they were eliminated in the Champions League quarterfinals, beaten by Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final, and lost Sunday’s league Clásico, effectively ending the LaLiga title race.

In a statement on Monday, the CBF said Ancelotti would leave Madrid after their final game of the league season, against Real Sociedad, and take over at Brazil, with his official start date being May 26, 2025.

Ancelotti will be Brazil’s first foreign coach.

The Italian has long been linked with the job, although he had often insisted he intended to see out his contract at Madrid, which was due to run until June 2026.

Ancelotti is one of the most successful coaches in Real Madrid’s history. In two spells in charge, he has won three Champions Leagues and two LaLiga titles. This season, Madrid have suffered a series of high-profile defeats, including four Clásico losses to Barcelona in LaLiga — most recently in Sunday’s 4-3 defeat at Montjuïc — the Supercopa and the Copa del Rey final.

Madrid’s 5-1 aggregate elimination to Arsenal in the Champions League brought further scrutiny, followed by the 3-2 loss to Barcelona after extra time in Seville on April 26.The club have not yet confirmed who will coach the team in the Club World Cup, where they are due to begin their participation in the tournament against Al Hilal in Miami, Florida, on June 18.