Bayern Munich midfielder, Xabi Alonso, has announced that he will be retiring from professional football at the end of this season.
The 35-year-old tweeted on Thursday morning: “Lived it. Loved it. Farewell beautiful game.”
In an interview with Bayern’s official site later in the day, he explained the reason behind his decision.
“It wasn’t an easy decision to make, but I believe it’s the right time,” he said.
“I always thought it would be better to quit sooner rather than later. I still feel good, but I believe this is the right moment.
“I wanted to end my career still at the highest level, and Bayern is the highest level. I’m incredibly proud and happy to play for FC Bayern and to be a part of this family.”
The Bundesliga club’s chairman, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, in response praised the Spaniard who joined the club in August 2014.
“Bayern would like to thank a great player and a man who has played the Bayern way on and off the pitch excellently,” he said.
“Xabi Alonso is one of the greats of world football. He has won everything in his career. He is also an outstanding personality, a gentleman of football.”
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