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Which Real Madrid Players 'Forgot' to Say Goodbye to Chabi Alonso?

Published January 13, 2026, 07:29

The departure of Chabi Alonso from the technical leadership of Real Madrid has caused varied reactions in the locker room. While many players publicly thanked Alonso for their collaboration, others chose not to comment. According to the newspaper Marca, Vinicius, Militão, Alexander-Arnold, Bellingham, Mendy, Mastanuono, Brahim Diaz and Endrick did not publicly express their gratitude, suggesting dissatisfaction with the coach. Conversely, players such as Mbappe, Courtois, Rodrigo and others sent warm farewell messages. The silence of some players is interpreted as an indication that they had disagreements with Alonso and were not satisfied with the way they were treated. This situation highlights the internal tensions that existed within the team and the role they played in the coach's departure. Marca reports that Alonso's departure was expected, given the loss of support from part of the players. Alonso's departure from Real Madrid marks the end of an era and opens the way for the emergence of a new coach. The team is now looking for a suitable replacement who can restore harmony in the locker room and lead the team to new successes. The choice of the new coach will be crucial for the future of Real Madrid.