The 2024-2025 season has been a complete fiasco for Real Madrid. Without La Liga, no Cup, and no Champions, the white club bids farewell to the campaign without having achieved any significant title. This failure leaves the team in a critical situation, where the pressure on the board and coaching staff is palpable.
With Carlo Ancelotti's imminent departure, the club is in search of a new captain. Xabi Alonso, current coach of Bayer Leverkusen, has been pointed out as the chosen one to take the reins of the team. However, the former footballer does not seem willing to take on the role immediately. According to close sources, Alonso prefers to wait until pre-season to begin his journey on the Madrid bench, which has generated a new dilemma in the white house.
The club, eager for its new coach to debut as soon as possible, had contemplated the possibility of an interim coach taking charge of the team during the Club World Cup, which will be held in the United States from June 14 to July 13. Santiago Solari was mentioned as a viable option, but the latest information points to Alonso directing the team in this tournament.
The newspaper 'Marca' has revealed that the decision for Xabi Alonso to take charge in the World Cup was made last week, in a conversation where the club practically gave the coach no choice. The logic of Madrid is clear: it makes no sense to hire a new coach and leave him at home while a Solari, with little curriculum, takes charge of such a significant tournament.
On the other hand, journalist Siro López commented on 'Tiempo de juego' that, although there were initially doubts about Alonso's incorporation due to tax issues, it seems that he has finally accepted the club's proposal. However, uncertainty persists, as his decision not to take the role until after the World Cup could indicate his lack of confidence in the current project.
In summary, Real Madrid finds itself at a crossroads. With an uncertain future and a new coach who does not want to take risks, the club will have to rethink its strategy to regain lost prestige. The fans hope that this change of helm will be the beginning of a new era, but the road to glory will not be easy.