Xabi Alonso
Born: November 25, 1981 (age 43)
Height: 6' 0" (183cm)
Hometown: Tolosa, Spain
Nationality:
Spanish

Position: Defensive midfielder
Team: Bayer Leverkusen

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Career History | ||
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Senior | 2000-2004 | Real Sociedad |
→ 2000-2001 | Eibar (loan) | |
2004-2009 | Liverpool | |
2009-2014 | Real Madrid | |
2014-2017 | Bayern Munich | |
International | 2003-2014 | Spain |
Managerial | 2022- | Bayer Leverkusen |
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Real Madrid are in the midst of a defensive injury crisis but only have hours left to make a signing before the closure of the January transfer window.
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A new frontrunner reportedly emerges in the race to sign Brighton & Hove Albion forward Evan Ferguson before the February 3 deadline.
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Transfer news and rumours today: Andreas Christensen to Brentford, Mario Hermoso to Bayer Leverkusen
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Andreas Christensen to Brentford and Mario Hermoso to Bayer Leverkusen.
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Manchester City reportedly reject a loan proposal for James McAtee as Bayer Leverkusen switch their focus to an Aston Villa attacker.
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Manchester City youngster James McAtee is reportedly attracting loan interest from Bayer Leverkusen, who have approached the Citizens over a possible January deal.
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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti allegedly informs club officials that he intends to depart the Bernabeu at the end of the season.
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Xabi Alonso responds to Real Madrid rumours amid speculation over Carlo Ancelotti's future
Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso responds to rumours linking him with the Real Madrid job following fresh reports regarding Carlo Ancelotti's future.
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Kyle Walker asks to leave Man City: Three potential replacements for veteran right-back after Pep Guardiola transfer bombshell
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Jan 11, 20:33

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Manchester United reportedly identify a former goalkeeper as a potential replacement for current number two Altay Bayindir.
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Jan 8, 22:32

Barcelona transfer news: Club have 'not yet finalised' pre-contract agreement with German international
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Jan 8, 13:53

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Tottenham 'in three-team transfer fight' for £16.5m defender as Ange Postecoglou battles Liverpool legend
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly one of three teams pursuing a winter deal for Udinese defender Thomas Kristensen, who is also wanted by Bayer Leverkusen.
Jan 3, 18:04

Carlo Ancelotti addresses Real Madrid future as Italian responds to Roma links
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti addresses his future at the Santiago Bernabeu as the Italian responds to speculation linking him with the Roma job.
Dec 30, 20:05

Man City, Liverpool suffer £49.7m transfer blow as 'four boxes ticked' for Real Madrid
Premier League giants Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool reportedly face a fresh threat in their pursuit of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
Dec 30, 15:39

Liverpool transfer news: 'Blockbuster swoop' being prepared to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold
Liverpool are allegedly planning what is described as 'a blockbuster swoop' as they bid to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold in 2025.
Dec 30, 10:01

Barcelona transfer news: Catalan giants 'secure deal' for in-demand centre-back as two players 'move towards exit door'
Barcelona reportedly win the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah on a free transfer next summer.
Dec 28, 18:36

Liverpool transfer news: Arne Slot 'rules out' move for 24-year-old as Trent Alexander-Arnold replacement
Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Jeremie Frimpong is reportedly not a concrete transfer target for Liverpool in 2025, as Arne Slot prefers a traditional right-back.
Dec 22, 17:16

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Real Madrid transfer news: Los Blancos 'open to selling' first-team pair next summer
Real Madrid are reportedly willing to let defensive duo David Alaba and Eder Militao leave the club next summer, due to persistent injury concerns.
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Dec 12, 22:31

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Dec 11, 20:36
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Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
1 | Bayern MunichBayern | 21 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 65 | 19 | 46 | 54 |
2 | Bayer LeverkusenB. Leverkusen | 21 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 49 | 27 | 22 | 46 |
3 | Eintracht FrankfurtFrankfurt | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 46 | 28 | 18 | 39 |
4 | RB Leipzig | 21 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 36 | 29 | 7 | 36 |
5 | Stuttgart | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 39 | 31 | 8 | 35 |
6 | Freiburg | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 28 | 36 | -8 | 33 |
7 | Mainz 05Mainz | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 33 | 24 | 9 | 32 |
8 | Borussia MonchengladbachBorussia M'bach | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 33 | 31 | 2 | 31 |
9 | Wolfsburg | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 43 | 35 | 8 | 30 |
10 | Werder Bremen | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 34 | 39 | -5 | 30 |
11 | Borussia DortmundDortmund | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 37 | 36 | 1 | 29 |
12 | Augsburg | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 24 | 35 | -11 | 27 |
13 | Union BerlinUnion Berlin | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 20 | 27 | -7 | 24 |
14 | St Pauli | 21 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 18 | 24 | -6 | 21 |
15 | Hoffenheim | 21 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 26 | 44 | -18 | 18 |
16 | Heidenheim | 21 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 25 | 43 | -18 | 14 |
17 | Holstein Kiel | 21 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 33 | 54 | -21 | 13 |
18 | VfL BochumVfL Bochum | 21 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 46 | -27 | 11 |
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