Mbappé and Real Madrid bid farewell to Xabi Alonso after his departure

Real Madrid’s locker room supports Xabi Alonso after his departure

Following the confirmation of Xabi Alonso’s dismissal as Real Madrid’s coach, several key players from the team have publicly expressed their gratitude and support for the coach. The decision was made after the defeat in the Spanish Super Cup final, generating significant reactions within the locker room. Kylian Mbappé, one of the team’s leaders, shared a message on his social media accompanied by an image with Alonso.

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“It’s been short, but it’s been a pleasure to play for you and learn from you. Thank you for giving me confidence from day one. I will remember you as a coach with clear ideas and a lot of football knowledge. Good luck in your next chapter,” wrote Mbappé.

Kylian Mbappé

Unanimous support from the locker room

Midfielder Arda Güler also dedicated some emotional words to Xabi Alonso, highlighting his impact on his professional development.

“Thank you for believing in me and trusting me from day one. Every conversation and every demand helped me improve as a player. Your influence will always remain with me”, expressed the Turkish footballer.

Arda Güler

Dani Ceballos and Andriy Lunin joined the displays of support, wishing the former coach success.

“With your ambition and your way of seeing football, great things await you,” wrote Ceballos.

Dani Ceballos

“You are a great coach and you are going to achieve many successes,” added Lunin.

Andriy Lunin

Dean Huijsen thanked “everything experienced”, while Aurélien Tchouaméni highlighted having learned from “one of the best ever”. Rodrygo Goes also expressed his gratitude for the trust and learning received. Federico Valverde, second captain of the team, highlighted the attitude of the coaching staff.

“I wish you the best, mister, to you and all the coaching staff who always had a great attitude. Success in whatever comes,” wrote the Uruguayan midfielder.

Federico Valverde

Unexpected Reactions

Jesús Vallejo, currently at Albacete, shared that Xabi Alonso’s dismissal was unexpected for the squad.

“It was unexpected for everyone. Madrid competed until the end in the Super Cup and had chances to tie,” he pointed out.

Jesús Vallejo

Vallejo also commented on the new coach, Álvaro Arbeloa, highlighting his knowledge of the club and his representation of Madridismo.