Outbound Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti was on Tuesday drawn on the subject of his incoming replacement in Spain’s capital.This, of course, comes as Los Blancos prepare for a new era under

Xabi Alonso is going to leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the current season. The 43-year-old Spaniard led Leverkusen to their first-ever Bundesliga title last season.

Carlo Ancelotti insisted there is no “drama” behind his departure from Real Madrid, as he backed Xabi Alonso as a potential replacement. It was announced earlier this week that Ancelotti will become the new head coach of Brazil, starting work with the national side on May 26.