Latest News About Xabi Alonso

Here’s the latest available summary on Xabi Alonso:

• Real Madrid parted ways with Xabi Alonso in January 2026, with Álvaro Arbeloa appointed as the new coach; the club cited a mutual agreement though reports described it as a dismissal after a downturn in form. This followed a Supercopa de España final defeat to Barcelona the previous day. The news underscores that Alonso’s tenure at Madrid ended amid pressure after a mixed run of results.[1]

• Prior reporting in December 2025 suggested Alonso’s position at Real Madrid was under real scrutiny due to a span of underwhelming results, with discussions about a potential dismissal if form did not improve; his contract reportedly runs through June 2027, but internal tensions remained a factor.[2]

• For ongoing and varied updates, aggregators and outlets cover Xabi Alonso with a breadth of headlines, including transfer rumors and status changes, though the most definitive recent development is his departure from Real Madrid in early 2026.[3]

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