Kylian Mbappe Breaks Silence on Real Madrid Manager Xabi Alonso

The Real Madrid forward has explained the qualities that make Xabi Alonso a unique coach.

Kylian Mbappe is seen as a cornerstone of Xabi Alonso's project at Real Madrid and in an interview with 'Bild,' the Frenchman discussed the arrival of the new coach and the current situation at the Bernabeu.

Appointed in May 2025, Xabi Alonso succeeded Carlo Ancelotti on a three-year deal, a move that was eagerly anticipated after his historic success at Bayer Leverkusen.

Alonso's arrival at Real Madrid was more than just a managerial change; it came as a homecoming for a player who was a pivotal figure in Real Madrid's midfield from 2009 to 2014, winning the club's long-awaited 'Décima' Champions League title.

Xabi Alonso's appointment came on the back of a spectacular, unbeaten league and cup-winning season with Leverkusen, where he showcased an innovative and dynamic style of play.

Kylian Mbappe's Honest Take on Xabi Alonso

The forward admitted that Xabi Alonso had made a great impression on him, noting that he is a man with a strong desire to succeed. Kylian Mbappe added that Xabi Alonso knew the club inside out because he had played for Real Madrid.

He revealed that, at the moment, the players were simply trying to put into practice what Alonso told them, to understand his game plan, and then see what would happen.

"Our start was good with three wins, which, of course, is very positive, but we need to improve, we need to keep working, we need to keep perfecting ourselves because we know how hard it is to win titles," Kylian Mbappe shared.

"And that's what we want. We're on the right track and just starting a long campaign, but the goal is always the same: to win titles. To achieve that, we're trying to progress step by step."

Kylian Mbappe on the Previous Season's Struggles

Mbappé assures that he and his teammates have learned from the points dropped last year but they now have to show that they can do better.

He added that this season is very important for the club, but they are also approaching the World Cup, so it is important for all players who want to get there, including him.

"I always say that Real is the favourite to win the Champions League. But there are many good teams in Europe, truly many. We saw that last year was great with the new Champions League format. This year will be even better. It will be interesting to see who triumphs in the end," he added.

Kylian Mbappe on Leaving Real Madrid

The forward confirmed that Bundesliga teams had sought to sign him: "Many clubs contacted me. Bayern contacted me when I was a bit younger and could have left Monaco. Borussia (Dortmund) also inquired. And RB Leipzig. And those are just the three clubs I remember. Maybe there were others, but I don't recall them. Everyone is asking now, but it's a bit late."

Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappé was also a guest on the 'Téléfoot' show, which airs every Sunday in France. In that interview, he commented on the main current topics surrounding the French national team.

The captain of 'Les Bleus' analysed his season with Real Madrid, praised Xabi Alonso, and stated that Ousmane Dembélé deserves the 'Ballon d'Or', a trophy he also dreams of winning.

Kylian Mbappe concluded by revealing that what he liked most about Xabi Alonso's new project was the clarity in what the coach wanted. He explained that Alonso was very demanding, hungry for success, and showed it.

He added that being a young coach, Alonso had already brought improvements in their play with the ball, and the team would work to be ready to achieve their goals.