Xabi Alonso has responded about potentially replacing Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid. The ex-Los Blancos midfielder has done a phenomenal job with Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen. He has been tipped as Ancelotti's potential replacement for a while.

With the reports earlier today that Carlo Ancelotti has made the decision to step down from the Real Madrid job at the end of the season, talk was always going to quickly switch to the topic of who

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is rumoured to have decided to leave his post at the end of season, sparking speculation that Xabi Alonso will be brought in to replace him

If Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti could not already feel the shadow of Xabi Alonso in his office, this week the Basque manager and his Bayer Leverkusen side are at the Valdebebas training ground

CARLO ANCELOTTI will quit Real Madrid with Xabi Alonso ready to replace him, according to reports. The 65-year-old boss guided Los Blancos to LaLiga and Champions League glory last season. But

Xabi Alonso says he has an "unforgettable" relationship with Real Madrid as the Bayer Leverkusen coach was asked if he could replace Carlo Ancelotti.

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has insisted that his total focus is on the German club, amid links to Real Madrid. Alonso, however, admitted that his bond with the La Liga giants is “very strong.