It could be a crucial day for Real Madrid's new era, after their new head coach was confirmed and their pursuit of a new defender heated up

Real Madrid has made official the appointment of Xabi Alonso as the new first team coach for the next three seasons. After several months of conversations and doubts about the futu

The Spaniard's return to Madrid has been on the cards for a long time - this is the story of how his appointment as head coach developed