Alonso reveals why he left Liverpool

Xabi Alonso revealed he left Liverpool this week to join Real Madrid because he wanted a fresh challenge at a new club.

Alonso completed his move to Real today after passing a medical at the Bernabeu.

Liverpool will reportedly receive £30million + add-ons for the 29-year-old playmaker.

“I am very grateful to Liverpool fans, they were very warm during my five years. It will be really difficult to match their appreciation,” he said.

“I really enjoyed those five years. But a few months ago I took that decision as I thought it was the right moment to find a fresh challenge, to look for a new club.

“That’s when Real Madrid came along. Luckily a deal has been done and I’m very happy.

“It is a personal challenge I felt is necessary for my football career.

“I felt it was right so I looked for a change, for a new experience, and when Madrid came in, that’s when I decided to come back to Spain.”

The Reds have agreed a deal with Roma for midfielder Alberto Aquilani, who will take Alonso’s place at Anfield.

Aquilani is set to undego a medical before the end of the week before completing his move.

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1. zahrin says:

   6th August, 2009 at 2:20 am

   Thank you so much for the great 5 years, xabi. I’ll alway remember the man whi scored the penalty tht brought us back the champions league trophy. ur a top player and a great lad.

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2. Stevie Torres says:

   6th August, 2009 at 2:26 am

   see you in CL
   YNWA

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3. Aiden Sc says:

   6th August, 2009 at 6:02 am

   thank you for your contribution… i hope liverpool cam make new alonso in the young players…
   please buy another players like defour,aqualani,robben…
    

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4. wan says:

   6th August, 2009 at 7:24 am

   thanks passing master as you are one of the man who helped us to win the cl in 2005..adios amigo…

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5. Minitorres says:

   6th August, 2009 at 4:29 pm

   Thanks for the memories.

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6. Boy says:

   6th August, 2009 at 6:04 pm

   Sad/pity.. but.. I do respect your decision.. 
   YNWA!

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7. lp16 says:

   7th August, 2009 at 5:54 am

   Thanks for the memories. Hope to see you in CL!

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8. hong yang says:

   12th August, 2009 at 4:13 pm

   thanks for the moment you contributed.met you in CL

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9. ABDUL says:

   26th August, 2009 at 4:49 pm

   Fk u xabi u rat rot at real .garcia was the man

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