La Liga: All doors are open – Ancelotti reacts as Xabi Alonso leaves Leverkusen

Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has said Xabi Alonso has “all doors open” as he leaves Bayer Leverkusen.

Ancelotti also praised the “fantastic job” Alonso has done with the Bundesliga side.

Alonso on Friday, announced he will be leaving Leverkusen at the end of this season after almost three years in charge.

The Spaniard is believed to be close to replacing Ancelotti at the Bernabeu.

“I saw [Alonso’s announcement],” Ancelotti told a news conference on Saturday.

“I’ve read he’s leaving Leverkusen, where he’s done a fantastic job.

“All doors are open to him, because he’s shown himself to be one of the best coaches in the world.”

Ancelotti is expected to leave after Madrid’s last La Liga game of the season, against Real Sociedad the weekend of May 25.

La Liga: All doors are open – Ancelotti reacts as Xabi Alonso leaves Leverkusen