Xabi Alonso is set for his managerial debut at Real Madrid and the anticipation in the Spanish capital is at an all-time high.After a season where Los Blancos were lacklustre with their brand of

Brahim Diaz is staying put. The 25-year-old winger has agreed to a new long-term deal with Real Madrid, which now ends weeks of speculation about his future. According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano -- all terms have been finalized, and the contract is expected to be signed in the coming days.

Xabi Alonso wants Real Madrid to improve their intensity and press, requiring more effort from Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior.