Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti considers Xabi Alonso as his ideal successor at the club.
The veteran coach is entering the final year of his deal at Los Blancos with reports linking him with taking over at the Brazilian national team.
El Chiringuito says that Ancelotti has recommended Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi for Real when asked.
The pair worked together for several years in the past at Real and Bayern Munich.
The 41-year-old has impressed since his arrival at Leverkusen last October.
He lead the German giants to the UEFA Europa League semi-finals and a respectable sixth-place finish in the Bundesliga.
The Spaniard is an attack-minded coach known for his tactical know-how.
