Real Madrid Confidencial Official: Real Madrid unveils Pintus's new role in the club's organizational structure
Real Madrid publishes the role of the pieces surrounding Xabi Alonso in the white team
The rapid changes in the Valdebebas offices are having an impact in every area. In fact, the future of one of the club's most highly valued employees in recent years is now in doubt: Antonio Pintus.
Throughout the 24/25 season, the worrying number of injuries suffered by players under Carlo Ancelotti's management has raised doubts about the effectiveness of his methods. That's why Xabi Alonso, the new first-team coach, has decided to bring in his own fitness coaches from Leverkusen. This doesn't mean there is a lack of trust in the experienced coach's work, but rather that Xabi Alonso wants to have a close-knit team.
In addition, the results achieved by Ismael Camenforte López and Alberto Encinas at the German club support this decision. Xabi Alonso, who already knows them perfectly, trusts both of their work a great deal.
Antonio Pintus will be part of Xabi Alonso's team
Real Madrid's executives want Antonio Pintus to remain part of the club. For this reason, Ismael Camenforte López, under the direct supervision of Xabi Alonso, has held several meetings with Antonio Pintus.
From the Valdebebas offices, the new coaching staff of Xabi Alonso were encouraged at all times to keep Antonio Pintus on the team. Ismael Camenforte López's intention is to work side by side with a highly experienced professional who knows the job inside out. In addition, the Italian remains a key figure who knows the Madrid locker room inside out.
That's why, after numerous rumors, Real Madrid itself has confirmed on its website that Antonio Pintus will stay at the club. However, the Italian will be 'Performance Manager', so he will conduct performance evaluations of the staff. He will also help gain more detailed knowledge, identify strengths, and possible areas for improvement.
Florentino Pérez and the club's executives still saw Antonio Pintus as a key piece for the first team. Despite the wave of injuries suffered during the 2024/25 season and rumors of strong disagreements with Carlo Ancelotti, the Italian will stay for one more year.
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