Real Madrid want Xabi Alonso in place as their new manager in time for the start of next month's Club World Cup.Sources say the plan is for Alonso, 43, to travel to Madrid on 1 June to prepare the team for their first game of the inaugural Fifa tournament on 18 June against Saudi side Al-Hilal in Miami.

Former Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso is set to become the next Real Madrid manager on a three-year deal when he leaves Bayer Leverkusen after this season, Spanish media reported on Monday.Alonso, 43, is expected to replace current Real boss Carlo Ancelotti,

Real Madrid have finally secured Xabi Alonso as their next head coach, with the Spaniard set to begin his tenure at this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.Fabrizio Romano confirmed