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.

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.

After two and a half very successful years in Germany, Xabi Alonso looks set to return to his native Spain. This promises to have consequences for Bayer Leverkusen – and not just on the touchline.It's not official yet,