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In recent weeks, there has been lots of speculation about the manager’s job at Real Madrid, which could soon be vacant. Carlo Ancelotti is currently in charge, but should he end the season on a downer, it is almost certain that his second spell as head coach would be brought to a premature end.

Soccer News / Football Espana / April 22

Real Madrid decide against strengthening position despite problems

Real Madrid will make the decisions on signings at the end of the season – that has been the consistent line for several months, but it does not mean Los Blancos are not assessing their options already.

Xabi Alonso News / Football Espana / April 21

Bayer Leverkusen confirm Real Madrid pact with Xabi Alonso – deadline set for future decision

Amid no shortage of speculation over the future of Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso is widely expected to be his replacement this summer. Los Blancos have reportedly not come to a decision on the future of the Italian manager yet, but many believe it is a foregone conclusion.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Football Espana / April 18

Xabi Alonso’s agent makes first Real Madrid contact

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti remains uncertain over the club’s ongoing plans for him beyond the end of June. Ancelotti’s current contract in Madrid runs until the end of the 2025/26 campaign but their UEFA Champions League could see him dismissed this month.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Football Espana / April 17

Real Madrid quoted transfer fee to get Xabi Alonso from Bayer Leverkusen

Real Madrid may well be on the hunt for a new manager in the near future, with Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso widely believed to be their preferred choice.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Football Espana / April 15

Real Madrid President advised by fellow directors to pursue Xabi Alonso alternative

Real Madrid may well be looking to appoint a new manager this summer, depending how the next two months go for Carlo Ancelotti. However there has been little talk of a ‘search’ for a new coach.

Soccer News / Football Espana / April 12

Bayer Leverkusen chief makes Xabi Alonso admission over Real Madrid’s form struggles

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti continues to meet rumours over his future head on as Xabi Alonso looms in the background. Los Blancos’ midweek UEFA Champions League humbling away at Arsenal has reignited speculation over Ancelotti’s place in Madrid.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Football Espana / April 5

Real Madrid set trophy target amid as Carlo Ancelotti faces down Xabi Alonso rumours

Major changes are expected to take place in the Real Madrid dugout if not this summer then certainly in 2026. Carlo Ancelotti is not expected to extend his contract in the Spanish capital with his current deal running until the end of the 2025/26 season.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Football Espana / April 4

Xabi Alonso to have limited say in Real Madrid transfers

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso does appear to be a Real Madrid manager in waiting, with most considering it a question of when rather than if. The Basque coach has been hotly tipped to take over from Carlo Ancelotti, and has been in contact with Los Blancos in recent months.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / April 1

Sky Sports confirms Liverpool’s interest in versatile defender hailed by Xabi Alonso

Liverpool are actively searching for defensive reinforcements ahead of the summer transfer window, with Bayer Leverkusen’s Piero Hincapie emerging as a prime target.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / March 31

Xabi Alonso hopes to repeat Granit Xhaka transfer trick with forgotten Arsenal man

Jakub Kiwior could be headed to Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen as Xabi Alonso faces a mass exodus of departures in the summer. While much of the attention around Arsenal in this summer’s transfer window will be on their new arrivals, a key element of their strategy will also be managing departures.

Soccer News / Football Espana / March 29

Bayer Leverkusen Sporting Director declares Xabi Alonso decision on future

The shadow of Xabi Alonso has become a little shorter in the last few hours. Previously the Bayer Leverkusen manager’s presence could almost be felt as far south as the Spanish capital, with heavy speculation linking him to former club Real Madrid, but it appears he will not be making the move expected by many this summer.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Football Espana / March 27

‘There was nothing to decide’ – Xabi Alonso responds to questions on his future amid Real Madrid links

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has avoided committing his future one way or another regarding where he will be next season. It was reported by multiple outlets that he would not only take a decision on his future in March, but that he would announce his plans for next season in his first press conference back after the international break.

Soccer News / Football Espana / March 26

Xabi Alonso to declare decision on future in press conference – report

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso could probably walk into any top vacant job in European football this summer, but the one job he wants remains shrouded in uncertainty until the end of the season.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / March 25

Exclusive: Liverpool scouts watched £51m South American ‘warrior’ score in 4-3 thriller

It was a year ago this week that Xabi Alonso ruled himself out of the running to replace Jurgen Klopp in the Liverpool dugout, although the Reds are now hoping to have a bit more luck with raiding Bayer Leverkusen for some of their players.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / March 22

Watch: Ryan Babel embraces his inner Xabi Alonso with audacious moment in Liverpool Legends game

Ryan Babel is among the numerous ex-Liverpool players who’ve returned to Anfield today for the Legends match against Chelsea, and he attempted to summon the spirit of one former teammate during the first half.

Soccer News / Football Espana / March 21

Xabi Alonso decision on future imminent as Bayer Leverkusen line up alternatives

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso could arguably have walked into any job in football over the last 12 months had he so desired, but has stayed put at the BayArena so far.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Football Espana / March 20

Spain star admits he ‘dreams of playing for Barcelona’

Bayer Leverkusen left-back Alejandro Grimaldo has spent the majority of his senior career abroad, moving to Benfica straight from Barca Atletic, and then onto the Bundesliga two summers ago.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Football Espana / March 10

Real Madrid target Xabi Alonso stalls on Bayer Leverkusen future

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has been forced to deal with no shortage of speculation of his job this season, and part of the reason for that is that Los Blancos appear to have already identified his successor.

Soccer News / Bayern Munich on SI / March 2

Xabi Alonso Dismisses Favorite Tag in Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen UCL Clash

Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen head into the first of their two Champions League Round of 16 showdowns this week. Both are coming off Bundesliga wins, Leverkusen beating third-place Eintracht Frankfurt 4-1 away from home.

Soccer News / Stretty News / February 21

Man Utd have summer plans for loaned-out star as they look to prise ‘new Xabi Alonso’

Manchester United are reportedly looking to utilise Marcus Rashford as a makeweight in their attempts to lure Aleksandar Pavlovic. The 20-year-old is a youth product of Bayern Munich who has now cemented himself as protagonist with the first team.

Xabi Alonso News / FirstSportz / January 29

Bayer Leverkusen and Xabi Alonso set to part ways with €45 million-rated 2024 Bundesliga TOP SCORER

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso confirmed reports that stated that striker Victor Boniface is ready to depart the club in the ongoing January transfer window.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 9

Inter Milan Hails Champions League Opponents Bayer Leverkusen: ‘They’re On A Great Path Under Xabi Alonso’

Inter Milan midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu feels that Bayer Leverkusen are “on a great path” under Xabi Alonso. The 30-year-old gave his thoughts on tomorrow’s Champions League opposition speaking to Sky Sport Italia, via FCInterNews.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / November 14

Real Madrid has sights set on next head coach

He has long been linked with the Real Madrid job ever since his sensational rise to the top of the managerial game at Bayer Leverkusen.

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / November 8

The six words that Xabi Alonso said in Anfield that will melt Liverpool hearts

Xabi Alonso made a long-awaited return to Liverpool this week as manager of Bayer Leverkusen and as much as he had full focus on the game, there was still time for some nice moments.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / November 5

Xabi Alonso showed genuine class with unseen gesture upon Anfield return on Monday

Xabi Alonso exuded class as a Liverpool player in the mid to late 2000s, and he’s now doing the very same as manager of Bayer Leverkusen. The 42-year-old is back at Anfield as the Bundesliga title holders meet his former club in the Champions League tonight, with the Spaniard set to receive a rapturous welcome from the Merseyside faithful.

Soccer News / Stretty News / October 17

Xabi Alonso snubbed interest from Manchester United after turning down former club

Manchester United were reportedly snubbed after showing an interest in Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso in the summer after he led to Bundesliga club to title success.