Carlo Ancelotti insisted there is no “drama” behind his departure from Real Madrid, as he backed Xabi Alonso as a potential replacement. It was announced earlier this week that Ancelotti will become the new head coach of Brazil, starting work with the national side on May 26.

Alberto Encinas: The 43-year-old Catalan was already at Bayer Leverkusen when Xabi arrived and serves as the third assistant coach. He was in the Catalan league until joining Barça in 2018, where he even served as Xavi García Pimienta's assistant in the Blaugrana reserve team.

Carlo Ancelotti says that Xabi Alonso has "all the doors open" for a move to a big club with speculation building that the former Real Madrid midfielder is set to replace the Italian coach at the helm of the powerhouse.