Sorry if this has been posted elsewhere, just seen it on the Official site.
http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drill...60724-1511.htm
Glad to see Chabby come out and categorically deny the rumours, the quotes from Rafa were a little disconcerting - as if "we don't want to sell but if...etc...we have had no contact from Madrid".
From icliverpool:
[quote]Benitez: We don't want to sell Alonso
RAFA BENITEZ today issued a hands off warning to Real Madrid over speculation the Spanish giants are set to move for Xabi Alonso.
New Madrid boss Fabio Capello is believed to have identified Alonso as the player he wants to build his new look side around.
But Benitez is in no mood to lose the playmaker he paid
ALONSO: I ONLY WANT TO PLAY FOR LIVERPOOL
Xabi Alonso insists he has no intention of leaving Liverpool for Real Madrid despite the continued speculation that is emanating from Spain.
Reds boss Rafael Benitez moved instantly to quash these rumours at the weekend, stressing Alonso is not for sale, and now the player himself has spoken out on the subject.
"I want to stay at Liverpool, that is for sure," he said today. "I know there have been stories in the Spanish press but I take no notice of them. I am only interested in playing for Liverpool and I'm concentrating only on preparing for
the new season."
Xabi Alonso insists he has no intention of leaving Liverpool for Real Madrid despite the continued speculation that is emanating from Spain.
Reds boss Rafael Benitez moved instantly to quash these rumours at the weekend, stressing Alonso is not for sale, and now the player himself has spoken out on the subject.
"I want to stay at Liverpool, that is for sure," he said today. "I know there have been stories in the Spanish press but I take no notice of them. I am only interested in playing for Liverpool and I'm concentrating only on preparing for
the new season."
Glad to see Chabby come out and categorically deny the rumours, the quotes from Rafa were a little disconcerting - as if "we don't want to sell but if...etc...we have had no contact from Madrid".
From icliverpool:
[quote]Benitez: We don't want to sell Alonso
RAFA BENITEZ today issued a hands off warning to Real Madrid over speculation the Spanish giants are set to move for Xabi Alonso.
New Madrid boss Fabio Capello is believed to have identified Alonso as the player he wants to build his new look side around.
But Benitez is in no mood to lose the playmaker he paid

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