Footballpedia.net - Bayern Munich midfielder Xabi Alonso has confirmed he will retire at the end of this season.
The former Spanish international midfielder will mengkahiri his career as a professional footballer in the summer. He will cover the journey in the world of football after the successes achieved in both the club and national team level.
Alonso was part of the successful Spanish national team won the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2008 and 2012. He recorded 114 appearances for La Furia Roja.
The 35-year-old midfielder has also twice won the Champions League. Alonso helped bring scored when Liverpool made a fantastic comeback in the final cons AC Milan in 2005. He also helped Real Madrid won the tenth or La Decima in 2014.
This season Alonso is likely to increase the collection of the Champions League, because Bayern have already qualified for the quarter-finals after successfully ousted Arsenal with a 10-2 aggregate in the round of 16.
Alonso also could end the career of the German Bundesliga title with his third consecutive if Bayern, which he defended since 2014, managed to maintain its position at the top until the end of the season. Real Madrid Real Sociedad player academy dropout was also never won La Liga in the 2011/12 season.
"It's not an easy decision, but I believe this is the right time. I always think it's better to stop soon. I feel fine, but I believe this is the right moment," said Alonso to FC Bayern.tv.
"I would like to end his career on a high level, and Bayern were on the highest level. I'm incredible proud and happy to play for FC Bayern and become part of this family."
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