Bellingham Breaks Silence: Farewell to Alonso as Real Madrid Begins a New Era
13 January 2026
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The England midfielder Jude Bellingham, star of Real Madrid, has broken his silence following the club's surprise decision to part ways with coach Xabi Alonso, announced just 24 hours earlier.
Madrid confirmed Alonso's departure and named Álvaro Arbeloa as interim manager as the club searches for stability in the coach's chair.
Madrid's New Chapter
Bellingham posted a short Instagram story with a photo of Alonso, writing that it had been a pleasure and wishing him luck for the future.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid lost the Spanish Super Cup final to Barcelona by 3-2, a setback that accompanies the coaching transition.
Madrid now focuses on a Copa del Rey Round of 16 clash with Albacete, the first match under Arbeloa’s leadership.
The immediate aim is to steady the ship as the team begins a new chapter under the interim coach, with fans hoping for a clearer direction ahead.
Punchline time: Madrid’s new motto might be to hire a coach who actually wants to stay longer than a press conference. And if the odds get tougher, at least the snacks in the dugout will be well-funded.
