Source: SKY_Sports
Alonso excited by Real chapter
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Xabi Alonso is eagerly anticipating the challenge awaiting him at Real Madrid.[LNB] The Primera Division giants concluded their summer transfer business with the capture of Alonso from Liverpool for £30million on Wednesday.[LNB]Alonso is delighted that the protracted saga is now over and is excited to be plying his trade in his homeland once more.[LNB]"A while back I became determined to leave. The end result was what I wished for, here I am and I am very happy.[LNB]"It is a personal challenge I felt is necessary for my football career.[LNB]Grateful"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.[LNB]"It's an important step in my career to come to a club like Real Madrid.[LNB]"I'm very happy to be part of this club and I was very excited for this day to arrive.[LNB]"It's the best opportunity for me to develop as a footballer."[LNB]The midfielder, who has penned a five-year deal at Real, added: "I am very grateful to Liverpool fans, they were very warm during my five years. It will be really difficult to match their appreciation.[LNB]"I really enjoyed those five years."[LNB]
