It is becoming clearer that Xabi Alonso is the man Real Madrid want to take over once Carlo Ancelotti steps down. But even if everyone expects this move, the big question still remains—how and when

It appears as though the future is set in stone for Real Madrid, with Xabi Alonso looking set to replace Carlo Ancelotti as manager for the 2025/26 season. Amid rumours that Ancelotti could face the axe following a disappointing campaign at the Bernabeu,

According to multiple reports, Xabi Alonso has decided to leave Bayer Leverkusen and take over as Real Madrid head coach this summer. Sky Germany now reports that Imanol Alguacil, head coach of Alonso's former club Real Sociedad, is among the candidates to replace him.