Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has broken his silence on the appointment of Xabi Alonso as the new manager of Real Madrid.
Next season's LaLiga is set to be as exciting as ever, with a new feel, as Xabi Alonso takes the reins as Real Madrid boss, looking to reclaim the title from Barcelona.
Flick, who led the Blaugrana to the league title in his first season, has welcomed Alonso's return to Spain.
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New Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso expressed his enthusiasm upon returning to the Bernabéu.
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“I like him and I like his philosophy and his success in Germany is very positive,” Flick told reporters this weekend
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.“He built a very high-level team and helped several players improve. I’m happy to see him in LaLiga.”
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The German tactician also confirmed that he had spoken with Alonso “several times” during his time in the Bundesliga, and expressed enthusiasm about their renewed rivalry in Spain.
Xabi Alonso arrives at Real Madrid after one of the worst seasons in recent history for the club — one where Barcelona won all four Clásicos and claimed all three domestic titleses.
His immediate task will be leading Los Blancos to victory at the FIFA Club World Cup.