Alonso announces move into management
After retiring at the end of the 2016-17 campaign, Xabi Alonso said he knew his next step would be into management.
Published : Sep 26, 2017 09:46 IST
Former Spain star Xabi Alonso has revealed he is moving into management after retiring at the end of last season.
Alonso, 35, retired after the 2016-17 campaign, having starred for Real Madrid, Liverpool and Bayern Munich during his playing career.
The former midfielder now knows the next step in his life – saying on Monday he was becoming a manager.
"After 17 years in the game, I have considered the next step in my career," Alonso said on Instagram.
"I have decided to go into management. Find out [where] soon."
Alonso won two Champions League trophies, a La Liga crown and three Bundesliga titles, as well as the 2010 World Cup with Spain, during his playing career.