Xabi Alonso has welcomed his new challenge after officially becoming the head coach of Real Madrid. In his first press conference, Alonso shared his vision for the future and talked about how to improve the team's goals.

Alonso said: "Today is an emotional day. I feel great pride and responsibility to be back in a place where I feel at home. I can't wait to start this new journey."

Talking about the reason for deciding to move to coach Real Madrid, Alonso said: "This is an ideal time for him and me. Real Madrid needs you and you have to want to join. This is not a problem for me."

"I already consider myself the coach of Real Madrid and being here with you today has confirmed that. The focus now is to build a relationship with the players and start training as soon as possible."

"Our goal is to create a more united and competitive team. Real Madrid already has world-class players and as a coach, my responsibility is to maximize the potential of these players and get them moving towards a common goal."

Alonso's first major task will be to lead Real Madrid in the upcoming Club World Cup. Despite the tight schedule, Alonso admitted: "Although the opportunity came a little unexpectedly, I am very happy to be able to contact the team early and strive to win the trophy. The Club World Cup is the beginning of our new journey, and I believe it is a great starting point."

With the arrival of the new season, Alonso's first goal is not only to win the Club World Cup, but also to start a new chapter of his own in Real Madrid, a team with a long history.