Carlo Ancelotti has called Xabi Alonso "one of the best in the world" amid rumours the Spaniard will replace him as Real Madrid manager.On Friday, Bayer Leverkusen head coach Alonso said he would be leaving the German club at the end of this season.

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has been heavily linked with replacing Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid and the veteran manager admitted Saturday "every door" is open to the Spaniard."He has every door open to him because he's shown he is one of the best coaches in the world.

Carlo Ancelotti said Xabi Alonso has "all doors open" as he leaves Bayer Leverkusen, praising the "fantastic job" the man expected to replace him at Real Madrid has done with the Bundesliga side.