Mbappe and Alonso, Getty images January 12, 2026, 10:50 p.m

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe commented on the dismissal of the head coach of the Madrid team, Xabi Alonso.

“It was a short period, but I enjoyed playing under your guidance and learning from you. Thank you for trusting me from day one.

I will remember you as a coach who had clear ideas and who knows a lot about football. I wish you the best of luck in the next chapter of your journey,” Mbappe wrote on Instagram.

It should be noted that instead of Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid was headed by Alvaro Arbeloa, who until today was the head coach of the second team of the “cream”.