Real Madrid Picks Alonso, Brazil Set To Appoint Ancelotti As New Head Coach

Real Madrid have decided to pick Bayer Leverkusen boss, Xabi Alonso as their top priority to replace current manager Carlo Ancelotti at Santiago Bernabeu.

According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Ancelotti is wanted by Brazil to become the countrys national team head coach before the FIFA Club World Cup commences later this year.

Romano disclosed this in a tweet via his X account on Sunday.

Xabi Alonso remains top priority of Real Madrid to replace Ancelotti, plan clear for months still waiting for formal steps, he wrote.

Leverkusen will NOT stand in Xabi's way they're aware of his desire to join Real since he turned down PL and Bayern approaches to stay one year ago.