Real Madrid confirms Xabi Alonso will take over as coach to replace Carlo Ancelotti

MADRID AP Xabi Alonso is returning to Real Madrid to take over a club that failed to meet expectations this season The Spanish powerhouse disclosed the hiring of Alonso on Sunday to replace Carlo Ancelotti who is leaving to take over the Brazil job Alonso will take over on June and will be given a contract through June the club disclosed The -year-old Ancelotti is departing after four mostly fruitful seasons with Madrid He bid his farewell in the association s final match of the Spanish league season against Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Saturday AP soccer https apnews com hub soccer Source