The managerial situation at Real Madrid has become a major talking point. While Alvaro Arbeloa still holds the rein, the club are actively looking for a replacement.
Former Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has emerged as a potential candidate to return to Santiago Bernabeu and steady the ship.
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However, one former Real Madrid manager who is certainly not going to come back to the club anytime soon is Xabi Alonso.
Xabi Alonso open to Real Madrid return
According to Defensa Central, Xabi Alonso still holds a desire to return under the right circumstances.
However, Florentino Perez does not currently foresee a return for Alonso during his presidency. The president was reportedly left “very disappointed” with how the Spaniard’s tenure ended in January 2026.
Xabi Alonso is open to returning to Real Madrid. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
Despite the initial excitement surrounding his arrival from Bayer Leverkusen, the feeling within the board is that the coach lost control of a dressing room filled with strong egos.
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It is suggested that Alonso lacked the full authority to make key decisions, as the club hierarchy often sided with the players during internal disputes.
This lack of institutional backing eventually made his position untenable, leading to his exit after a Spanish Super Cup defeat to Barcelona.
Despite the sour end to his first stint, Alonso still holds deep affection for Real Madrid. The reports suggest that once the Florentino Perez era concludes and the squad undergoes a significant overhaul, Alonso would be delighted to return.
He remains eager to leave a positive legacy at the Bernabeu. But in the meantime, Alonso is courted by Liverpool, who have reportedly reached out to Real Madrid to ask information about the Spanish manager, who has been touted as a replacement for Arne Slot.
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