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.
The former Liverpool, Real and Bayern Munich star led them to their first-ever Bundesliga title last year, with Leverkusen also becoming the first ‘Invincibles’ side in Germany top-flight history.
This season will see them finish second behind Bayern Munich.
And after being linked with a move Real last summer, Alonso has now decided to return to the Bernabeu.
He made 236 appearances during six years as a Los Blancos player, winning a LaLiga title, two Copa del Reys and the Champions League.
Alonso had long been earmarked by Real chiefs as a future manager.
And he will now pen a three-year contract to help the club regain their title from champions-elect Barcelona.
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