Ancelotti responded to comments by Spanish radio station Onda Cero, which had stated that the Italian manager would be bidding goodbye to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium at the end of the season regardless of his team’s performance.

Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso has been installed as the favourite to replace Ancelotti, with the former Real midfielder having been linked with the role at one stage last summer.

Real Madrid’s struggles in big games, including back-to-back heavy losses to FC Barcelona by over three goals, have sparked rumors of Carlo Ancelotti’s departure. However, the Italian coach decisively addressed the speculation.

Italian tactician Carlo Ancelotti has decided to leave Real Madrid at the end of the 2024-25 season, according to reports.

Xabi Alonso, head coach of Bayer Leverkusen and former Real Madrid midfielder, made statements regarding his future following reports that Carlo Ancelotti would not continue with the Spanish club next season.

Xabi Alonso has responded about potentially replacing Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid. The ex-Los Blancos midfielder has done a phenomenal job with Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen. He has been tipped as Ancelotti's potential replacement for a while.

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has insisted that his total focus is on the German club, amid links to Real Madrid. Alonso, however, admitted that his bond with the La Liga giants is “very strong.

Xabi Alonso says he has an "unforgettable" relationship with Real Madrid as the Bayer Leverkusen coach was asked if he could replace Carlo Ancelotti.