Real Sociedad have sought to ferry Xabi Alonso away from Real Madrid.

La Real president Jokin Aperribay has offered Xabi a return to the club.

The president has started to invest in the structure of the youth system and Xabi would play a role in the development of players, with that role not yet defined.

The option of coaching Real Sociedad's B team or C team is also on the table. He has said in the past that "if I coach, I would like to return to Real Sociedad" and he has the perfect opportunity to do that this summer.

Xabi has just enjoyed a first season in coaching with Real Madrid's Cadete team.