Xabi Alonso has reportedly laid down a condition for taking over as manager of Real Madrid: he will not be the cause of Carlo Ancelotti's dismissal.

Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso has indicated that Nigeria striker Victor Boniface is set to stay at the club after a negotiated deal to join Saudi club Al-Nassr stalled shortly before the end of the transfer window.

Over the last 12-18 months, there has been a lot of speculation in regards to the Real Madrid manager’s position at the Santiago Bernabeu. Carlo Ancelotti has worked wonders during his second spell

Bayer Leverkusen have bolstered their squad with the addition of Emiliano Buendia on loan from Aston Villa for the rest of the season.

Spanish center Mario Hermoso embarks on a new adventure in his career after a brief stint with AS Roma. The 29-year-old defender will join Bayer Leverkusen on loan until the end of the season, meeting a specific request from coach Xabi Alonso who is looking to strengthen the defense for the crucial phase of the season.

Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen visited Simeone's Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night - The Athletic was watching both men

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that striker Victor Boniface is in talks to seal an exit from the club amid links to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr.

Bayern Munich took a small but potentially decisive step toward the Bundesliga title last weekend when defending champion Bayer Leverkusen dropped points at Leipzig.

Carlo Ancelotti’s tenure at Real Madrid continues to be a subject of intense speculation, especially as the Italian coach has expressed his desire to see out his contract until 2026. Despite the

First-half goals from Patrik Schick and Aleix García had put Leverkusen 2-0 up and on course for the points, but they were pegged back and failed to win – and not for the first time this season. It has also happened twice in the UEFA Champions League.

Bayer Leverkusen are taking the belief gained from finishing in the top eight of the Champions League standings into the latter stages of their Bundesliga title defence. Xabi Alonso 's men, who sit six points behind leaders Bayern Munich in second place in the German top flight,