13.01.2026 09:51
Real Madrid parted ways with coach Xabi Alonso after losing 3-2 to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final. Following this separation, Álvaro Arbeloa was appointed as the new head coach. Arda Güler, who saw an increase in playing time and role during Xabi Alonso's tenure, published an emotional farewell message to his former coach on social media. Güler stated, "Thank you for believing in me and trusting me since day one... Your impact will always stay with me."
Real Madrid announced that they have parted ways with Xabi Alonso following a 3-2 loss to Barcelona in the Spain Super Cup final. After the decision, Arda Güler shared an emotional farewell message to Alonso on his social media account.
SHOCK DEPARTURE AT REAL MADRID
The era of coach Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid has come to an end. According to reports from Reuters and The Guardian, the separation occurred after the 3-2 defeat against Barcelona in the Spain Super Cup final, and it was reported that the parties parted ways "by mutual agreement."
NEW COACH: ARBELOA
The club announced that Álvaro Arbeloa has been appointed as the head coach following Alonso's departure.
FAREWELL MESSAGE FROM ARDA GÜLER
Arda Güler, who had increased playing time and role during Xabi Alonso's tenure, published an emotional message thanking his former coach. In his post, Arda Güler stated, "Thank you for believing in me and trusting me since day one… Your impact will always stay with me."
"YOUR BELIEF IN ME MADE ME A BETTER PLAYER"
In his message, Arda Güler emphasized that Alonso helped him improve, stating that every conversation and every detail contributed to elevating his game to a higher level.