Xabi Alonso confirms exit from Bayer Leverkusen at end of season

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso announced Friday he will leave the club at the end of the season, amid reports linking him to Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Alonso said it was "the right moment" to announce the exit, but did not confirm his next post, saying it was "not the right moment to talk too much about the future".

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