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Fernando Carro and Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso

Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid return looms as Leverkusen confirm 'exit pact'

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.

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Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso declines to comment on Real Madrid links

Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso has chosen not to comment on speculation linking him with a return to Real Madrid for next season, insisting that now is not the time to discuss his future.

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Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso remains silent over Real Madrid rumours

Bayer Leverkusen's gaffer Xabi Alonso faced the press on Thursday, with many expecting him to drop hints about his next move.

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Xabi Alonso's 'a lot can happen' fires up Leverkusen's Bundesliga title charge

Xabi Alonso's bold claim that "a lot can happen" has lit a spark under Bayer Leverkusen as they slashed Bayern Munich's Bundesliga lead to six points with a thrilling 4-3 comeback win over VfB Stuttgart.

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Vincent Kompany's Bayern set to strike at Leverkusen in Champions League

Bayern Munich's head coach Vincent Kompany insists his side are ready for battle as they face Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League last-16 second-leg clash at the BayArena tonight.

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Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso hails Frankfurt win as 'perfect' warm-up for Bayern UCL last-16 clash

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso praised his team's 4-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday as the perfect warm-up for their last-16 encounter with Bayern Munich next week.