If we learned something from Xabi Alonso's spell at Bayer Leverkusen, it was how he was able to improve the performances of some young stars on the German roster, such as Florian Wirtz, who scored 34 goals over the last two years,

Carlo Ancelotti said Xabi Alonso has "all doors open" as he leaves Bayer Leverkusen, praising the "fantastic job" the man expected to replace him at Real Madrid has done with the Bundesliga side.

Real Madrid will name their new manager Xabi Alonso before the Club World Cup in the United States this summer. With Carlo Ancelotti set to depart after the final La Liga clash on the 24th or 25th of