Real Madrid began a new era on Monday, with Xabi Alonso taking training for the first time as manager. After Carlo Ancelotti departed in late May, Alonso took the reins, and while Los Blancos have

The Real Madrid star wants to hold talks with Xabi Alonso ahead of making a decision on his future amid Premier League interest.

Carlo Ancelotti’s exit to manage the Brazil national team has led to the fellow Italians who assisted him at the Bernabeu leaving too. That was a group that led Madrid to win two Champions League titles after Ancelotti’s return for a second spell as coach in 2021, so replacing them will be a tough task.