Xabi Alonso is waiting just like everyone else to see who will coach Real Madrid next season. The Spanish coach says he knows “nothing new” about his future amid links to his former club.

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.

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.