Real Madrid don announce say head coach Xabi Alonso don leave “by mutual consent”.
Los Blancos just lose 3-2 to Barcelona for Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday night, but reports after the match talk say Alonso still get full support from club president Florentino Perez and senior members for Bernabeu.
Alonso suppose dey prepare team for Wednesday Copa del Rey clash with Albacete when dem return from Saudi Arabia, but e don leave role as first team coach.
“Real Madrid CF announces say, by mutual agreement between the club and Xabi Alonso, dem don decide to end him time as first team coach,” club statement read. “Xabi Alonso go always get love and respect from all Madrid fans because na Real Madrid legend and e always represent our club values. Real Madrid go always be him home. Our club dey thank Xabi Alonso and him technical team for their work and dedication during this time, and dey wish them better luck for this new chapter of their lives.”
Real Madrid Confirm Alonso Exit
Alvaro Arbeloa don replace Alonso as head coach, the 42-year-old don immediately take charge of first team. “Real Madrid CF announces say Alvaro Arbeloa na new first team coach,” club statement read.
Arbeloa start professional career with Real Madrid before e return 2009, make total 238 appearances for the club. E don dey in charge of Real Madrid Castilla since last May, get record of 10 wins, 1 draw, 8 defeats from 19 matches, and e don excel as youth coach, now e don get top job for Bernabeu after Alonso exit.
Alonso only become Real Madrid head coach last June after successful spell with Bayer Leverkusen, and e dey regarded as one of the best young managers for world football. E leave Los Blancos with 24 wins, 4 draws, 6 defeats from 34 matches – win rate 70.6%.
Arbeloa Go Lead Real Madrid Against Albacete
Arbeloa don start work immediately, and e go dey dugout for Real Madrid Copa del Rey game against Albacete on Wednesday night. Dem go resume La Liga campaign at home to Levante on Saturday afternoon. Real Madrid currently dey second for La Liga, four points behind leaders Barcelona.
