Real Madrid want Xabi Alonso in place as their new manager in time for the start of next month's Club World Cup.Sources say the plan is for Alonso, 43, to travel to Madrid on 1 June to prepare the team for their first game of the inaugural Fifa tournament on 18 June against Saudi side Al-Hilal in Miami.

Real Madrid have finally secured Xabi Alonso as their next head coach, with the Spaniard set to begin his tenure at this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.Fabrizio Romano confirmed

Real Madrid will move quickly to get Alonso in place with their overarching target of starting life under his leadership at the Club World Cup still on track. The newly-expanded tournament kicks off on June 14, with Real Madrid's first game scheduled for May 18, up against Al Hilal.