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- Enzo Maresca is 1/1 favourite to take over as Real Madrid’s next permanent manager.
- Jurgen Klopp and Zinedine Zidane also feature prominently, with odds of 4/1 and 6/1 respectively.
- Xabi Alonso departs by mutual consent, with the club confirming the news on Monday evening.
Maresca Favourite in Betting Market as Real Madrid Begin Search for New Manager
Real Madrid are once again in the hunt for a new manager after Xabi Alonso’s departure was confirmed by the club in an official statement on Monday night.
The former midfielder, who enjoyed legendary status at the Bernabeu as a player, leaves by mutual consent following a mixed spell in charge of Los Blancos’ first team.
Real’s hierarchy now face a crucial decision over who takes the reins ahead of the 2026/27 campaign and bookmakers have installed former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca as the early front-runner.
Alvaro Arbeloa has been revealed as the new head coach according to popular journalist Fabrizio Romano, but it's unclear if that is for a long term.
According to BetVictor, Maresca is evens (1/1) to be appointed next, following his brief but promising tenure at Stamford Bridge.
Meanwhile, Jurgen Klopp is 4/1 second favourite.
A longer sabbatical had been expected but Real Madrid’s global stature could be enough to tempt him sooner than thought.
Club legend Zinedine Zidane, who has already enjoyed two successful spells in the Bernabeu dugout, sits at 6/1.
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Next Real Madrid Manager Odds
| Next Real Madrid Manager | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Enzo Maresca | 1/1 | 50.0% |
| Jurgen Klopp | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Zinedine Zidane | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Andoni Iraola | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Luis Enrique | 12/1 | 7.7% |
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Real Madrid’s Statement on Xabi Alonso Exit
“Real Madrid CF announces that, by mutual agreement between the club and Xabi Alonso, it has been decided to end his time as first-team coach.
Xabi Alonso will always have the affection and admiration of all Madrid fans because he is a Real Madrid legend and has always represented the values of our club. Real Madrid will always be his home.”
The club thanked Alonso and his technical team for their work, with the expectation that an appointment could be made quickly given the significance of the season ahead.
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