Xabi desires Reds stay
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Xabi Alonso has confirmed his intention to remain with Liverpool.
The midfield schemer has proved his class in his three seasons at Anfield, with his assured displays in the engine room winning him many fans.
A number of teams in Spain have been monitoring Alonso's situation and the likes of Barcelona were placed on alert when reports suggested The Reds were ready to offload the 25-year-old.
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez dismissed suggestions he was looking to sell Alonso and the former Real Sociedad man has confirmed his intention to remain on Merseyside.
"It's great to be a part of Liverpool," Alonso told the Daily Mirror. "I like it here.
"The fans have been amazing throughout the campaign. They did their bit.
"Sadly we couldn't give them the win they deserved," he added of Wednesday's UEFA Champions League final defeat to Milan.
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Source: Skysports
If he want to stay, he will stay.