Xabi Alonso is reportedly set to begin his managerial reign with Real Madrid at the FIFA Club World Cup in June.
According to MARCA, Los Blancos have taken a decisive step towards their future by confirming that Alonso will take charge of the team at the FIFA organized tournament.
According to reports, the decision was made at an internal meeting last week and represents a change in Florentino Perez and his board’s urgency and tone.
The club decided to put the former midfield maestro right into the action rather than having him sit on the sidelines while a temporary coach like Santiago Solari led the team in such an important event.
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The Madrid management views the Club World Cup, which will be held in the summer in America, as an important competition.
It is a chance to reaffirm Real Madrid’s dominance in the face of a new era, not just another trophy to win.
There won’t be a transitional time between Carlo Ancelotti’s exit and the beginning of the new era thanks to Alonso’s appointment.
While Alonso assumes one of the most coveted positions in club football, the Italian manager will immediately go to lead Brazil, arguably the most difficult national team position in the world.
It is a brave choice, but it is not without difficulties. Almost instantly, Alonso will have to make tactical and selection choices in a competitive setting.
Real Madrid, however, are relying on his capacity to adjust quickly, which he demonstrated at Bayer Leverkusen, where he turned the German team into a championship-winning side that played thrilling, modern football.
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