Real Madrid’s Fitness Coach Returns After Managerial Changes

New Developments in Coaching Staff

Following the departure of Xabi Alonso from Real Madrid, a notable shift has occurred at the club’s training facility. The Italian fitness coach, whose position had become a point of contention, took charge of the training session today.

Tensions Under Previous Management

According to reports from OkDiario, tensions had arisen between the club’s management and Alonso due to the status of the fitness coach, Pintus. Alonso was let go on Monday, and during his tenure, he opted not to include Pintus in his coaching staff, sidelining him to the role of a fitness co-ordinator focused primarily on administrative tasks.

Changes in Coaching Strategy

Pintus, who has a history of working with notable figures like Zinedine Zidane and Carlo Ancelotti, remained at the club after Ancelotti’s exit at the end of the previous season. Despite persistent concerns from Real Madrid’s directors regarding the players’ physical readiness this season, Alonso declined to reinstate Pintus into a hands-on role within the squad.

However, this scenario shifted dramatically today. In the wake of Alonso’s departure, Pintus was reinstated and took the helm during the team’s initial training session led by interim coach Alvaro Arbeloa.