"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 one. I will remember you as a manager who had clear ideas and knows many things about football. Best of luck for your next chapter."
"While several players were reportedly disgruntled with Alonso's methods, Mbappe has been in stellar form this season. Not counting the Club World Cup, Mbappe has plundered 29 goals in 25 games across all competitions this term, a tally bettered only by Harry Kane (31) among players who feature for clubs in Europe's top five leagues. Alonso oversaw 34 games for Madrid, winning 24 of those matches (D4 L6), and boasting a 70.6% win rate. Overall, of the permanent coaches to take charge of Madrid, Alonso has the fifth-best win rate, after Manuel Pellegrini (75%), Ancelotti (74.8%), Radomir Antic (72.2%) and Jose Mourinho (71.9%)."
Xabi Alonso was dismissed as Real Madrid manager after seven months following a 3-2 Supercopa de Espana defeat to Barcelona. Alvaro Arbeloa replaced Alonso as head coach. Kylian Mbappé posted praise on Instagram, thanking Alonso for his confidence and calling him a manager with clear ideas. Several players were reportedly disgruntled with Alonso's methods. Mbappé has scored 29 goals in 25 games this season, second only to Harry Kane among Europe's top-five-league players. Alonso managed 34 games for Madrid, winning 24, drawing four and losing six, with a 70.6% win rate, the fifth-best among permanent Madrid coaches.
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