Xabi Alonso opens his press conference by revealing that Bayer Leverkusen's last two games of the season will be his last as manager of the club. (2:59)Open Extended ReactionsXabi Alonso has confirmed that he is leaving Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season, with the Spanish coach expected to join Real Madrid. "This week, the club and I have agreed that these two games will be my last as Bayer Leverkusen coach," Alonso said. ESPN has reported that Alonso -- a former Real Madrid midfielder, who began his coaching career with their academy -- has long been the club's preferred candidate to succeed Ancelotti. Xabi Alonso has told Bayer Leverkusen he is leaving the club at the end of the season.