Xabi Alonso is set to retire; Fans pay tribute

The coolest man in football says goodbye.

Wed, 18 Jan, 2017 - 13:00

Grainne McGuinness

Former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso is reportedly set to hang up his boots at the end of the season.

The 35-year-old is currently playing with Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich and, according to German newspaper Bild, has told bosses there he will retire in the summer.

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