Real Madrid 'chose Alonso to replace Ancelotti - Report

Press reports revealed that Real Madrid is reportedly looking to appoint Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso as their new manager at the end of the current season, ahead of Carlo Ancelotti's exit. According to Spanish Radio Marca, Real Madrid has chosen Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso as their new manager in 2024. However, according to Radio Marca, the decision has already been made to try to secure the services of Alonso for 2024-25 onwards. The famous journalist Fabrizio Romano said that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is very impressed with Xabi Alonso's performance as a coach. He added that the Bayer Leverkusen coach is already on Real Madrid's list for next season. Alonso has been performing at great levels with Bayer Leverkusen since taking over as coach during the last half of last season.