Alonso expressed his enthusiasm about his new position, saying, "I'm really happy to be joining the Crystal Palace Academy. My goal is to play good football, compete in every game, and improve the team. I want the players to develop a winning mentality, which will give us a better chance of progressing." He also mentioned that the team has a good squad and is looking forward to being competitive in the league this season.

Academy Director Gary Issott welcomed Alonso to the team, stating, "We went through a thorough recruitment process to find the right candidate, and Javier stood out from the beginning. We're delighted to have him on board and look forward to seeing his impact on the team."