Carlo Ancelotti insisted there is no “drama” behind his departure from Real Madrid, as he backed Xabi Alonso as a potential replacement. It was announced earlier this week that Ancelotti will become the new head coach of Brazil, starting work with the national side on May 26.

Carlo Ancelotti says that Xabi Alonso has "all the doors open" for a move to a big club with speculation building that the former Real Madrid midfielder is set to replace the Italian coach at the helm of the powerhouse.

Carlo Ancelotti said Xabi Alonso has "all doors open" as he leaves Bayer Leverkusen, praising the "fantastic job" the man expected to replace him at Real Madrid has done with the Bundesliga side.