Xabi Alonso has left Real Madrid
Xabi Alonso has left Real Madrid
Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has left his position as Real Madrid manager with immediate effect.
The Spanish international, who played for the Reds between 2004 and 2009 before moving to Real, joined the Spanish giants in the summer after winning the Bundesliga title with Bayer Leverkusen.
He has been replaced by his former Liverpool and Madrid team-mate Alvaro Arbeloa, who is promoted from his position as Madrid's youth coach to take over in an interim capacity.
Madrid said in a statement: "Real Madrid CF announces that, by mutual agreement between the club and Xabi Alonso, it has been decided to end his time as first team coach.
"Xabi Alonso will always have the affection and admiration of all Madrid fans because he is a Real Madrid legend and has always represented the values of our club. Real Madrid will always be his home.
"Our club thanks Xabi Alonso and his entire technical team for their work and dedication during this time, and wishes them the best of luck in this new stage of their lives."
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