Xabi Alonso has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid in recent weeks, and Bayer Leverkusen chief executive Fernando Carro has now confirmed that the Spaniard's future will be decided in the

Bayer Leverkusen's CEO has said the club has a "gentleman's agreement" with Xabi Alonso that means he could take over at Real Madrid or Liverpool.

Bayer Leverkusen want a decision to be made over Xabi Alonso's future sooner rather than later, with managing director Fernando Carro stating that the club is not prepared to hang about waiting as it will impact their preparations for next season.