Football | A new era dawns at Real Madrid
Xabi Alonso announced as Real Madrid manager The announcement follows Alonso’s decision earlier this month to step down from his role at Bayer Leverkusen, having guided the German club to an unbeaten Bundesliga title and a domestic cup double in his first full season. Author - Ajay The former Real Madrid and Liverpool midfielder returns to the Bernabeu on a three-year contract, succeeding Carlo Ancelotti. It brings to a close Ancelotti’s second spell in charge. Though expected, the departure of the club’s most successful manager is still tinged with melancholy. The transition is complete. Ancelotti, one of the game's most respected figures, now turns his attention to Brazil, while Alonso, the heir apparent, steps into one of football’s most demanding roles. This is more than a change in personnel. It marks the end of one era and the start of another, a quiet passing of the baton from the seasoned elder to the ambitious newcomer. That it happened so seamlessly owes much to Leve...
