Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said we must wait until the end of the season for an announcement on his future amid links to Real Madrid.

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.

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso remained vague about his future at the club on Friday amid a report that the reigning Bundesliga champions are closing in on an agreement with Erik ten Hag should Alonso leave in summer.