There is no doubt that the big news of the week came today when Real Madrid announced the early departure of Xabi Alonso.

Although all the rumors suggest that the relationship with the squad was not the best, Kylian Mbappé, one of the locker room leaders, dedicated a special farewell to him on Instagram.

“It was a short time, but it was a pleasure to play for you and learn from you. Thank you for giving me confidence from day one. I will remember you as a coach who had clear ideas and knew a lot about football. Good luck with your next chapter,” reads the message from the Frenchman.

Meanwhile, Álvaro Arbeloa will be the replacement for the Tolosarra on the bench of La Casa Blanca for the remainder of the season.

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