Liverpool Football Club News

• Nickname:Reds
• Founded:1892
• Manager:Kenny Dalglish

• Ground:Anfield
• Capacity:45,362

Alonso not looking for exit

20 Jun 2008 - 07:33:55

Click To Enlarge

Midfielder Xabi Alonso claims he is happy at Liverpool and ready to remain at Anfield unless he is told he is not wanted.

The Spain international has been linked with a move to Italian side Juventus with Reds boss Rafael Benitez keen to sign Aston Villa captain and England international Gareth Barry.

Reports have suggested the 26-year-old former Real Sociedad star could be offloaded to finance the deal after falling down the pecking order last season.

However, Alonso claims he has not contemplated leaving the Merseyside club.

He joined the Reds in 2004 and has made over 110 appearances during his time at Anfield.

"At the moment, Liverpool is something that I am apart from," he said from Spain's Euro 2008 training base in Switzerland.

"I am totally focusing on the European Championships and whatever happens you will have to ask the club.

"I haven't been told anything so far, so my plans are to start next season with Liverpool if there is not a change."