Xabi Alonso promised a new era for Real Madrid after being discovered as a manager on Monday, with confidence that he could achieve important things while he builds on the legacy left behind his predecessor Carlo Ancelotti.

Alonso He was appointed manager on Sunday, returning to the Santiago Bernabeu where he spent six seasons as a player and won several trophies.

The 43-year-old had been loaded Bayer Leverkusenwhich he instructed in a pair last season as they won the German Cup and raised their first Bundesliga title without losing a game.

“Undoubtedly, this is a very special day for me. One day I will have scored in my calendar for life. I am very happy to be here, in what I think is my house“Said Alonso, who will start his term on June 1 in front of the Club World Cup.

“Connection with Madrid It has never ceased to exist and, since I entered Valdebebas (training center) an hour and a half ago, this feeling was reborn. I have the feeling that this is the beginning of a new era.

“We have a great team, we have fantastic players and a very good potential. This gives me reason to come here with a lot of energy and enthusiasm. We are convinced that we can achieve important things, worthy of Real Madrid and these European cups.”

With new real view?

Asked what style of the game would actually apply, Alonso told reporters: “It’s a good question and I like it because today’s football asks you to be flexible and dynamic. It requires you to know how to move parts.

“I have an idea of ​​how we want to play, but the system can change. I want the team to transmit emotions, energy, to play ambitious and connect to people.

“Symbiosis we are looking for is essential for the scene to start well. I like to improve everyone’s potential to fit the parts together.”

High standards

Alonso takes over a real pair that had a sub-par season according to their high standards, ending second in Laliga after Barcelonawho also beat them in the final of the Spanish Super Cup and Copa del Rey.

They were dropped from the Champions League as a quarter -finals from Arsenal.

A major issue they faced this season was the best taking by attackers Kycian Mbappe AND Vinicius jrThey both preferred to play on the left arm.

“Strongly lucky to have players of this level. Not only Kylian or Vinicius but many others“Alonso said.

“They are differential, they make the difference and we have to get everything from them. I have ideas. There is still time until we meet with them. But for me it is very important to communicate what we want. They are high -level players and that’s my duty“

Alonso has signed a three-year contract by June 2028 and replaces Ancelottiwho took responsibility for his last game on Saturday.

In his speech in the presentation, the Spaniard tributes his former coach.

“Before I start talking about the new era, I don’t want to forget to talk about the era that is just over“Alonso said.

“Carlo was my coach, a great person and a big impact. Without his possession, I probably would not be here. I take over and continue his legacy with much honor and pride.

“I hope to meet the expectations and be able to take the club in all the places we all believe we can.”