Xabi Alonso dismisses ‘speculation and rumours’ after Real Madrid links

Xabi Alonso has dismissed speculation linking the Bayer Leverkusen manager with Real Madrid, insisting that he is fully focussed on his current job.Alonso has been strongly connected with the Spanish capital club in recent days with Carlo Ancelotti’s future seemingly uncertain after Real Madrid’s Champions League exit.While the Italian remains under contract until the end of next season, a departure to take up a role with the Brazil national team appears a possibility, potentially cr