Real Madrid: The team's leaders have chosen Xabi Alonso's replacement

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·3 December 2025

Real Madrid: The team's leaders have chosen Xabi Alonso's replacement

Xabi Alonso et Florentino Pérez

If things go wrong tonight against Bilbao, Xabi Alonso could be shown the door at Real Madrid. The club's biggest stars have already picked the coach they want to succeed the Spaniard.

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At Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso's future is hanging by a thread. Should they lose to Athletic tonight, he could be sacked. According to major revelations from El Nacional, the Real Madrid players have already decided who they want to take over as head coach.

🚨| Xabi Alonso a TOUJOURS LE SOUTIEN des dirigeants du Real Madrid. @diarioas ✅🤝
– Wednesday, 3 December 2025

The backbone of the club from the Spanish capital is in favor of bringing back the legendary coach, Zinedine Zidane. However, the Frenchman is targeting the France national team job after the 2026 World Cup. Jürgen Klopp's name is also making the rounds internally, but more among the boardroom than the players.

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