Real Madrid have finally secured Xabi Alonso as their next head coach, with the Spaniard set to begin his tenure at this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.Fabrizio Romano confirmed

Real Madrid are finalising a deal for Xabi Alonso to become their new coach as soon as possible, multiple sources have told ESPN, with the club keen to have him in place for this summer's Club World Cup.

Real Madrid are keen to appoint Xabi Alonso before the Club World Cup starting on June 15, Spanish newspaper Marca and others reported on Monday. Carlo Ancelotti's exit is widely expected to be announced once Madrid can no longer win the La Liga title,