Xabi Alonso has been sacked by Real Madrid after only seven months as their head coach, following Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup defeat by Barcelona.

Xabi Alonso will no longer be Real Madrid’s head coach, the soccer club announced Monday. The announcement comes a day after Madrid’s 3-2 loss against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final, which was played in Saudi Arabia.

After his departure from Real Madrid, many expected Xabi Alonso to take a break from the pitch. However, it appears his future might take an unexpected turn, with strong speculation about a potential move to a major Premier League team.

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Real Madrid and coach Xabi Alonso will part ways, the Spanish La Liga soccer franchise announced Monday. Alvaro Arbeloa will replace Alonso.

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A number of high-profile positions could soon become available.

Media across the globe respond to Alonso’s sudden exit and Álvaro Arbeloa’s appointment after Real Madrid’s Supercopa loss to Barcelona.

Reports on Vinicius Junior suggest that it lead to Xabi Alonso leaving Real Madrid.

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