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

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.

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.