"It’s been short but..." - Kylian Mbappé comments on Xabi Alonso's dismissal

Despite all the misunderstandings, Mbappé showed respect for Alonso.

Details: After it was announced that Xabi Alonso had been dismissed as head coach of Real Madrid, the Galácticos' star Kylian Mbappé commented on the situation for the first time on his Instagram page.

Mbappé thanked Alonso for his trust and wished him luck in his future career:

“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.” - wrote Mbappé in his story.

Xabi Alonso was appointed as Real Madrid's head coach in June 2025. Under his leadership, the team played 34 matches, recording 24 wins, 4 draws, and 6 defeats, but failed to secure a single trophy with the Galácticos.

This season, Mbappé has played 25 matches for Real, scoring 29 goals and providing 5 assists.

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