Carlo Ancelotti said Xabi Alonso has "all doors open" as he leaves Bayer Leverkusen, praising the "fantastic job" the man expected to replace him at Real Madrid has done with the Bundesliga side.

With the arrival of Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid all but certain, fans are eager to know what kind of football their new manager will bring to the Santiago Bernabeu. According to Bundesliga expert and

Xabi Alonso has announced he is leaving Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season. Alonso, who guided the club to their first ever Bundesliga title in 2023-24 and won the German double in an unbeaten domestic campaign, confirmed his decision ahead of Sunday’s match at home to Borussia Dortmund.