Bayern Munich have revealed that they are close to sealing Xabi Alonso’s transfer from Real Madrid.
The
player, who on Wednesday announced his retirement from international
football, is expected in Germany on Thursday to undergo his medical.
“It
is correct that we have been in talks with Real Madrid and Xabi
Alonso,” Bayern executive board member Jan-Christian Dreesen said at a
press conference.
“We have basically reached an agreement. The player will arrive in Munich later on Thursday to undergo his medical.”
Alonso
recently signed a new contract extension until 2016 with the La Liga
giants, but had lost his regular spot to Luka Modric and Toni Kroos.Since he joined from Liverpool, he has made over 200 official appearances in all competitions for the Bernabeu outfit.
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