Xabi Alonso will coach Sanse from the start of the next season. The former txuri urdin player put an end to his professional career as a football player and returns home as Sanse’s coach. After hanging up his boots, Alonso started a coaching career and last year he coached the U-13 Real Madrid academy team. Now, Alonso will take charge as official Sanse’s coach in July.
Xabi Alonso is one of the greatest players in the history of Real Sociedad. He is a 21st century legend thanks to a brilliant career. He made his professional debut in December 99 during a Copa del rey match against CD Logroñés. After this clash, the playmaker from Tolosa played 124 games in the txuri urdin shirt. He was one of the key players in the 2002/03 season, a year in which Real finished runners-up in the league. With his undoubted talent, he has played for the biggest football clubs in the world. However, he always showed his deep love for the txuri-urdin club.
Years will go by until another homegrown player records such an impressive list of achievements. One World Cup, two UEFA championships, two Champions League, one Spanish league, three Bundesliga… His style, elegance and way of understanding football make him the best coach for Sanse. The future is his and he will share it with us. We were waiting for you. Welcome home! Ongi etorri etxera, Xabi.