
Xabi Alonso has followed in the footsteps of Pepe Reina, Jamie Carragher and Steven Gerrard in pledging his long-term future to Liverpool FC.
'Special club'
Like compatriot goalkeeper Reina, the 25-year-old Spain midfielder will stay with the UEFA Champions League finalists for the next five years. "I knew there was interest from other clubs but it was always my idea to stay here," he said. "It is such a special club and I just didn't want to leave."
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