Xabi Alonso agrees to replace Carlo Ancelotti as Real Madrid manager with announcement date revealed

XABI ALONSO has reportedly agreed to replace Carlo Ancelotti as Real Madrid boss.

The former Los Blancos star will leave Bayer Leverkusen for his old side on May 25, according to Marca.

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And that will pave the way for Ancelotti to finalise a deal with Brazil.

Alonso believes the time is right to quit German giants Leverkusen after two successful seasons.