Xabi Alonso is waiting just like everyone else to see who will coach Real Madrid next season. The Spanish coach said on Friday he knew “nothing new” about his future amid links to his former club, but that he understands why the uncertainty continues and no decisions have been made.

Bayer Leverkusen are pushing ahead with their plan to replace Real Madrid-bound Xabi Alonso at the end of the season.Los Blancos are looking to accelerate talks with the Basque coach’s

Xabi Alonso kept his cards close to his chest when questioned about his future as Bayer Leverkusen boss as the Spaniard on Friday declined to comment on reports linking him to the Real Madrid job.Spanish media have reported that Alonso is a frontrunner to replace Carlo Ancelotti at Real if the Italian leaves the LaLiga club after a poor season despite having one more year on his contract.