Xabi Alsonso to retire at the end of the season

Dimitris Kontos 7 years ago 574 |

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This is Xabi Alonso's last season as a footballer. EFE/Archivo

Bayern Munich player Xabi Alonso, one of the most influential Spanish midfielders in history, has taken the decision to retire at the end of the season, Sport Bild has reported.

His contract with Bayern runs out in the summer and according to the report the 35-year-old has no intention of extending it, or even returning to the club where he started, Real Sociedad, in order to finish his career there.

Alonso was a key member of the Liverpool team that won the club's last Champions League title and then repeated that feat with Real Madrid. He has also won one FIFA World Cup and one UEFA Euro trophy with Spain.

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