‘He’ll be fantastic coach,’ Mbappé defends Xabi Alonso despite Real Madrid exit
Real Madrid Kylian Mbappé
Abdullateef Fowewe
Real Madrid Kylian Mbappé, has come out in support of former Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso, dismissing rumors of internal friction and hailing his potential as a top-tier manager.
In a candid interview, the French superstar addressed speculation surrounding Alonso’s departure from the Santiago Bernabéu.
“We didn’t have any problem with Xabi Alonso. To say that Xabi wasn’t successful isn’t true,” Mbappé stated firmly.
He highlighted Alonso’s tenure positively, noting, “He left before the titles were won. We only lost the Supercopa with him.”
Mbappé praised Alonso’s personal impact, adding, “I had a great relationship with him.”
Mbappé reserved his strongest endorsement for Alonso’s future, declaring, “Xabi, in my opinion, will be a fantastic coach.”
