The Leverkusen boss refused to put an end to rumors of him being named Carlo Ancelotti's successor at Real Madrid.

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has played down speculation linking him with the Real Madrid job, insisting it is "not a good time"

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso on Friday refused to shut down speculation he could be set for a move to Real Madrid in the summer. Alonso was the subject of similar speculation in March last year amid links to Madrid along with his other former clubs Liverpool and Bayern,