Xabi Alonso and Bayer, end of the line: Today his departure from the German club may be announced.

It seems evident that Xabi Alonso is going to become Real Madrid's new coach this summer. However, as long as Ancelotti's departure isn't announced, nothing will be official. At least regarding his possible signing with the club for the next season.

Indeed, a very important piece of news could be announced much earlier than expected. According to Florian Plettenberg, a journalist from Sky Sports, Xabi Alonso has spoken with Leverkusen's management. He has informed them that he won't continue and will sign with Real Madrid.

He assures that it's done, and therefore, the only thing left to know is when the announcement will be made. Many are already beginning to foresee a date, this very Friday at the press conference. He has to appear before the media, and all eyes will be on what Xabi says.

For Bayer Leverkusen, there are no titles left to play for this season. Last weekend it was confirmed that they were conceding the Bundesliga crown to Bayern Munich. So he could follow the same steps as Alexander Arnold and make his farewell official.

Real Madrid will wait a little longer to make it official

In recent days, Ancelotti has dominated the lead-up to this Sunday's Clásico in Montjuïc. Some sources have assured that no matter what happens in the match, he will definitely announce his farewell. Although it is very striking because if they win, they will be just 1 point behind the Catalans.

Logic says that until they have no chance of winning the League, nothing will be announced. This is usually how Real Madrid operates, as was shown last summer with Kylian Mbappé. That's why it seems very strange that any announcement will be made from the Spanish capital.

Regardless of whether Xabi can indeed confirm his farewell to Bayer Leverkusen this Friday. His signing with Real Madrid should be delayed a little longer. Especially if he ultimately isn't the one occupying the club's bench during the Club World Cup.