21 h. ago Xabi Alonso confirms he is leaving Leverkusen, West Ham quartet to exit: football – live

Team news and more in the buildup to a busy weekendTen things to look for in the Premier League | Mail MichaelDavid Kogan has cleared a significant hurdle in his bid to become the first chair of the English football regulator, after a parliamentary committee endorsed his candidacy.The culture media and sport select committee conducted a ‘pre-appointment hearing’ with Kogan on Wednesday in which they grilled him on his priorities as a regulator, his past experience, and his well-publicised history as a donor to the Labour party.It’s massive. Of course it is, because you have to frame it against what this club has been through over the last 15 or 20 years and what the supporters have been through. A final is a unique standalone game, it’s a bit different to everything you do in the buildup to it. But if you’re talking about resilience and adversity, this group of players have had it in bucket-loads this year and we’ve still found a way to deal with it. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Xabi Alonso confirms Bayer Leverkusen exit before expected Real Madrid move

Leverkusen agree to cut contract set to run until 2026Alonso led club to unbeaten Bundesliga title last seasonXabi Alonso will leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the Bundesliga season, with the expectation he will take on the imminently vacant seat at Real Madrid.“We can let you know that this week the club and I, we have agreed that these two games are going to be my last two games as a Bayern Leverkusen coach,” Alonso told a Friday press conference. “We have been talking during this week that is always about the moment and now is the right moment to announce it.” Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Xabi Alonso moves one step closer to Real Madrid job after Bayer Leverkusen exit is confirmed

Alonso has been heavily tipped to succeed Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid

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22 h. ago Xabi Alonso to LEAVE Bayer Leverkusen with Real Madrid closing on new manager

Real Madrid have been strongly linked with a move for Xabi Alonso amid increasing doubt over Carlo Ancelotti's future, and now the Spaniard has confirmed he will be leaving Bayer Leverkusen this summer

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2 w. ago Xabi Alonso may put Arsenal's first summer transfer in jeopardy

Arsenal have lined up a summer swoop for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, but Real Madrid could make a move for the Spain international if Xabi Alonso takes over

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2 w. ago Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid moves closer as club chief confirms private talks

Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso has been linked with taking over at Real Madrid with Carlo Ancelotti expected to leave the Spanish capital after four years with the club

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3 w. ago Xabi Alonso asking price revealed as Real Madrid move draws closer after latest decision

Real Madrid are expected to axe Carlo Ancelotti following their Champions League exit with Xabi Alonso the favourite to replace him as Bayer Leverkusen set their price

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