Xabi Alonso avoids talking about a possible return to Madrid

Xabi Alonso refused to answer questions about Real Madrid in the press room. The Bayer Leverkusen coach appeared ahead of the German side's Bundesliga visit to Schalke 04 and was asked about Carlo Ancelotti.

This is what the Basque player said about the Italian: "I have a great personal affection for Carlo because of everything I've experienced with him, because of his personality. All the players who have been with him have great memories of him and he is a very special coach".

Xabi Alonso preferred not to talk about his future and the Real Madrid rumours: "It's very difficult to talk about rumours and possibilities. We are focused on getting a European place in the Bundesliga and going as far as possible in the Europa League".

This is all in the face of Brazil's difficulty in signing Carlo Ancelotti. Mundo Deportivo' reported that the 'Merengues' are not planning a change of coach right now, so Florentino Perez would count on the Italian coach for next season.