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Alonso rules out Reds exit

03 Jan 2007 - 15:27:53

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Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has once again laughed off reports suggesting he is on the verge of returning to Spain.

The 25-year-old insists he is happy to stay at Anfield and help Rafa Benitez's side win more trophies.

He told the Reds' official website: "I do not speak about the rumours of my return to Spain.

"I have a contract signed with the Reds and I am happy at this club.

"Now Liverpool are playing to our best level of the season. This is perfect for the beginning of the year with the next big challenges.

"To get to third place is very important for morale for us after the problems in the first months of the league. Now our objective is to consolidate the effort."

Alonso has scored 11 goals in 114 appearances for Liverpool since moving to the club from Real Sociedad in the summer of 2004.