Xabi Alonso to be named new Real Madrid manager as Ancelotti departs

Real Madrid are set to announce the appointment of Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso as their next manager, with the 43-year-old expected to sign a three-year deal to replace the outgoing Carlo Ancelotti. The decision to part ways with Ancelotti was reportedly made after Real Madrid’s Champions

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