Real Madrid: a legendary figure set to leave!

A wind of change is blowing through Real Madrid! While the departures of Luka Modric and Lucas Vazquez are in the air, another iconic name could be leaving the Santiago Bernabéu: Antonio Pintus, the club’s legendary fitness coach.

May 25 will mark the end of an era, as Carlo Ancelotti departs after a glittering spell that yielded fifteen trophies, including three UEFA Champions League titles.

Xabi Alonso is tipped to be his successor. The hero of the season with Leverkusen, he will bring his own philosophy, his methods... and his staff.

Pintus, a mainstay at Valdebebas for years

Among those close to the Basque coach: Sebas Parrilla, his loyal assistant, and Alberto Encinas, his trusted fitness coach. Their arrival could shake up the existing setup—especially Antonio Pintus’s position. Although not part of Ancelotti’s personal staff, the Italian has been a cornerstone at Valdebebas for years.

However, with this season’s drop in athletic performance and Encinas’s imminent arrival, questions are being raised. According to Marca, there has been no official decision yet, but the rumors are gathering pace.

Real is about to step into the Alonso era. With it comes a wave of major strategic decisions—including those concerning the unsung heroes who have contributed to the club’s greatest triumphs.

Amine Jomni |

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