Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has never supported Xabi Alonso as head coach during his tenure. This was reported by ESPN, according to Sport24.az.
According to the source, the general director Jose Angel Sanchez insisted on Alonso's appointment. It is reported that Sanchez was the one who negotiated with the Spanish coach, while Perez wanted to bring in another coach.
It should be noted that Real Madrid announced to the public on January 12 the resignation of Xabi Alonso and the appointment of Alvaro Arbeloa as the new head coach.