Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid future remains uncertain and the Italian has been linked with a summer exit. While his contract runs until the end of the 2025-26

Bayer Leverkusen have revealed a "gentleman's agreement" that could pave the way for their head coach, Xabi Alonso, to join Real Madrid this summer, intensifying speculation about a dramatic return to his former club.

Despite previous rumours of Ancelotti facing the sack after the Copa del Rey final with Barcelona on April 26, club president Florentino Perez appears ready to keep the Italian in place until the La Liga campaign wraps up on May 25, before making a decision.