Kimmich - hailed by Julian Nagelsmann as a "world-class" deep-sitting midfielder - is perhaps cut from a similar cloth from a ball-playing perspective, having achieved an exemplary 90.3% career average for pass completion, as per WhoScored, also averaging 2.1 key passes per game, club and country.

The Spanish coach is the main candidate to replace Ancelotti at Real Madrid.

Xabi Alonso has identified Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz as his top transfer target should he become the new Real Madrid manager.

Carlo Ancelotti’s future at Real Madrid remains uncertain, with reports suggesting he may leave at the end of the season, The post Xabi Alonso responds to Real Madrid coaching rumors first appeared on Africa Top Sports.

Xabi Alonso, head coach of Bayer Leverkusen and former Real Madrid midfielder, made statements regarding his future following reports that Carlo Ancelotti would not continue with the Spanish club next season.