The brass at German champions Bayer Leverkusen have earmarked former Barcelona boss Xavi as a leading candidate to replace Xabi Alonso on the club’s bench.That’s according to Marca, citing German

BERLIN (AP) — Xabi Alonso is waiting just like everyone else to see who will coach Real Madrid next season. The Spanish coach said on Friday he knew “nothing new” about his future amid links to his former club, but that he understands why the uncertainty continues and no decisions have been made.

After two and a half very successful years in Germany, Xabi Alonso looks set to return to his native Spain. This promises to have consequences for Bayer Leverkusen – and not just on the touchline.