Even though they are disappointed by yet another Clasico loss, Real Madrid supporters can now look forward to the future with hope.
This is because MARCA claims that by announcing that Xabi Alonso will lead the team at the FIFA Club World Cup, the club has taken a significant step towards the future. There will not be a stopgap measure. Do not wait. Now the new project starts.
Florentino Perez and his board have reportedly changed the tone and urgency of their decision, which was made during an internal meeting last week.
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 an important event.
The board’s message was very clear: “This begins at the World Cup.” In the summer, the Club World Cup is held in America, and the Madrid leadership views it as an important competition. Ahead of a new era, it is an opportunity to reestablish Real Madrid’s dominance, not just another trophy to win.
Shocking turnaround at Real Madrid
The Spanish publication Marca claims that “the club gave the coach almost no choice in a conversation last week that resulted in Alonso being chosen to lead the team in the U.S. tournament.” “The Club World Cup is where it all begins,” they informed him.
According to reports, Real Madrid feels that it is illogical to appoint a new manager only to have him sit on the sidelines while someone with Solari’s lackluster record oversees such a prominent competition.
The following view was shared by journalist Siro López on Tiempo de Juego (Cadena COPE): “I was informed on Friday that there was a possible tax residency issue that might postpone his official debut until July 1. It concerned the duration of stay in Germany and the associated tax returns. However, either this morning or yesterday afternoon, I was told that Xabi has accepted Madrid’s request in principle and that Xabi Alonso will be managing Real Madrid at the Club World Cup.
