Xabi Alonso thanks Real Madrid as he exits with pride

Xabi Alonso waved goodbye to Real Madrid on Instagram, thanking everyone for the ride. He admitted things didn’t go as planned after a tough loss to Barcelona, but he’s leaving with pride. Alvaro Arbeloa is stepping in as the new coach, and whispers of player drama are floating around. In the end, it seems like a mutual split, with some folks feeling it was time for a change.