"Mbappé, who started in 24 games under Alonso this season, posted a photograph of the two, on his Instagram and wrote: "It's been short but it was a pleasure to play for you and learn from you. Thank you for giving me the confidence since Day 1. I will remember you as a manager who had clear ideas and knows many things about football. Best of luck for your next chapter.""
"Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham, however, have yet to react to Alonso's departure. Alonso had an increasingly strained relationship with Vinícius ever since the Brazilian reacted angrily to being substituted in the Clásico against Barcelona in October. Vinícius was left out of the starting line-up several times subsequently, further damaging ties. Although Madrid said in a statement that the decision to part ways with Alonso was made by "mutual agreement," various sources told ESPN that it was a dismissal."
Kylian Mbappé thanked Xabi Alonso on Instagram, praising his clear ideas and the confidence given since day one. Several Real Madrid players including Rodrygo, Thibaut Courtois, Antonio Rüdiger and Dani Carvajal also expressed gratitude on social media. Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham had not reacted at the time of reporting. Alonso experienced a strained relationship with Vinícius after the Brazilian reacted angrily to a substitution in the Clásico, and Vinícius was omitted from starting line-ups several times thereafter. Madrid described the parting as a mutual agreement, while various sources reported it as a dismissal.
Read at ESPN.com
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