Real Madrid are positioning themselves to make a move for Xabi Alonso, according to German media. The Bayer Leverkusen RB Leipzig prior to the international break, his men have once again enjoyed a very good start to the campaign.

Towards the end of last season, Xabi Alonso was strongly linked with taking over as head coach of either Liverpool or Bayern Munich. However, he ultimately turned down both to remain in charge at

Real Madrid are likely to make an approach to hire Xabi Alonso as their manager next summer, a report has revealed.Alonso shocked the world as he led Bayer Leverkusen to a Bundesliga title which

S peculation is rife in the football world about a potential coaching change at Real Madrid. With Carlo Ancelotti's future at the club seemingly uncertain, the Spanish giants are

Ancelotti, 65, has a contract at Bernabeu until June 2026, and the Italian has just overseen another excellent campaign, which ended with Real Madrid winning La Liga and the Champions League. However, Real Madrid are planning for the future, and Alonso is believed to be the club's number one choice to replace Ancelotti.

Liverpool have been drawn to host holders Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen, managed by former Anfield hero Xabi Alonso, in the UEFA Champions League's new league phase format as they seek their seventh European Cup under new manager Arne Slot.

Xabi Alonso left the football world stunned this summer by opting to remain at Bayer Leverkusen for another year.