Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid future remains uncertain and the Italian has been linked with a summer exit. While his contract runs until the end of the 2025-26

Bayer Leverkusen's CEO has said the club has a "gentleman's agreement" with Xabi Alonso that means he could take over at Real Madrid or Liverpool.

Bayer Leverkusen expect a decision over head coach Xabi Alonso’s future to be made in the next three to four weeks. The 43-year-old Spaniard is favoured by Real Madrid to take over from Carlo Ancelotti and Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro says there is an agreement with Alonso that they would discuss any offers if he is approached by his former clubs.