Real Madrid has officially announced the appointment of Spaniard Xabi Alonso as the first-team head coach, succeeding his predecessor. This decision reflects the club’s intent to inject fresh energy into the coaching setup. Alonso, one of the club’s legendary former players, now faces the challenge of restoring Real Madrid’s glory and leading the team back to the podium after a disappointing season that fell short of the expectations of Los Blancos supporters.
However, the road ahead will not be easy. The young coach is fully aware that success cannot be achieved without reinforcing the squad through several key signings that address the team’s needs and provide the depth and balance required to compete across all competitions next season.
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In the same context, a Spanish press report has revealed new developments regarding Real Madrid’s pursuit of Benfica left-back Álvaro Carreras.
According to the Spanish newspaper AS, the club has reached a full agreement with the Spanish defender on personal terms. The report noted that Carreras is highly enthusiastic about joining Real Madrid and played an active role in facilitating the negotiations, viewing this transfer as a major milestone in his career.
The same source indicated that both Real Madrid and Benfica agreed to postpone finalizing negotiations until after the Portuguese Cup final, which will take place this evening between Benfica and Sporting Lisbon.
The newspaper concluded by confirming that Real Madrid intends to finalize the deal following the final match, with efforts underway to reduce the transfer fee below the €50 million release clause.
