It is only a matter of time before Real Madrid officially announce Xabi Alonso as the new manager, with the Spaniard set to take over from Carlo Ancelotti.The 43-year-old former midfielder already

After a season without a single major trophy, Real Madrid have a number of holes to fill all across the squad. Xabi Alonso will need to hit the ground running with key additions as he replaces Carlo Ancelotti.

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With Carlo Ancelotti set to bid goodbye from Real Madrid at the end of the La Liga season, the Merengues have his replacement lined up in the form of Xabi Alonso.Indeed, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed