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Xabi Alonso set to confirm Bayer Leverkusen exit via special clause as Liverpool legend prepares to replace Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid

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<p>Real Madrid were supposed to be the best team in Europe after their signing of Kylian Mbappe, however, they have been dragged back down to Earth as they look set to go trophyless, unless there is a turnaround in the La Liga title race against Barcelona. As such, they are <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/carlo-ancelotti-real-madrid-boss-expected-to-depart-accept-brazil-job-with-xabi-alonso/blt0188c07830a3dbea" target="_blank">set to part ways with head coach Carlo Ancelotti</a>, who has received a lot of criticism this season, and replace the Italian with Bayer Leverkusen boss Alonso.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/xabi-alonso-to-real-madrid-confirmed-bayer-leverkusen-chief-gentlemen-s-agreement-spaniard-leave-former-club-carlo-ancelotti/bltd8eae04a335217d7" target="_blank">It is very clear that Alonso will be Real Madrid's coach next season</a>, but the Spaniard has a contract with Bayer Leverkusen until the summer of 2026. <a href="https://www.sky-sport.ch/fr/articles/xabi-alonso-diogo-costa-sacha-boey-voici-les-infos-transferts-de-la-semaine/" target="_blank">Sky France</a> has now reported that Alonso has a special clause included in his contract with Die Werkself that would allow him to leave the club if Los Blancos came calling.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The negotiations between Alonso and Real Madrid are still ongoing, and while it is highly likely that the 2010 World Cup winner will be on the touchline for Los Blancos, there are still a lot of details to be ironed out between the two parties. Sky France's report has also suggested that Alonso will sign a two-year deal with Madrid.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>The Spanish coach will have a lot of planning to do when he joins Real Madrid this summer, as the squad is currently extremely unbalanced and cohesion among the players has been an issue.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ALONSO?

Xabi Alonso set to confirm Bayer Leverkusen exit via special clause as Liverpool legend prepares to replace Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid | Goal.com

Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso is set to leave the Werkself this summer as he nears a free-agency move to Real Madrid, thanks to a special clause.

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