Alonso Distances Himself Further Away From Juventus
The Old Lady has been keen on the Spanish international but they have failed to reach an agreement with the Merseysiders over his fee.
The Reds have held out for as long as possible in an attempt to scupper interest from the Serie A giants and it seems to have worked as Alonso has declared that he wants to stay in England.
“Everyone treats me so well here,” said Alonso.
“There are a few stories over a possible transfer but I would prefer not to talk about my future.
“I want to win the Premier League as that is the only trophy which is missing.”
Reports claim that the Bianconeri had offered €20.5m for the midfielder and it seems as if that is going to be their final offer.
The Italian club have started to look elsewhere for a midfielder and thus Alonso’s move to Serie A is moving further away as time goes by.
What a BS by goal.com!!!
Now,this is the real interview he gave:
http://www.noticiasdegipuzkoa.com/ediciones/2008/07/03/deportes/futbol/d03fut50.1160116.php
Translation from LIVERPOOL site:
Champion of Europe, those are major words
- Without a doubt, for everything it represents and the prestige we gain from it. After so many years it was time to end all the negative talk. We are very happy and it’s been an incredible experience.
Let’s start with the final, a massive celebration…
- We’ve celebrated it the way you’re supposed to, going all out. Enjoying every moment since the final whistle. The party got started in the dressing room, it kept going at the airport, with the reception at Colón Plaza and the celebration with our families and friends in Madrid.
What was the secret for this victory?
- That we all get along very well and there was nobody who thought himself to be above the rest. We have all understood our roles perfectly and the unity of this group will be difficult to duplicate.
The players have defended Luis Aragones…
- He has an incredible personality. He knew how to interact with the group and get to the players, something that is difficult sometimes. And we have fought for him after going through some rough times.
Is it true that he is very funny in private?
- No doubt, he is phenomenal. He is very unique. He is very serious when he needs to be but when he wants to joke around he’s phenomenal.
For a player like yourself, who loves to have possession of the football, is this the best way to have won a tournament?
- We’ve demonstrated that the team deserved to win, playing good football and also being intelligent. The defence has been fantastic and on attack, with the players that we had, we’ve done some great things. The team are deserved champions because we’ve done a fantastic tournament.
There are no losers in this group because they’ve been winning all their lives.
- My feeling was that something very odd would’ve needed to happen for us not to win every time we went on the pitch. Sure, you can always lose a match, but the confidence that we had meant that we could take on any team.
Was beating Italy the key moment?
- Yes, if we hadn’t it would’ve been the same old story. Overcoming a difficult moment against a national team of Italy’s calibre was fundamental for our self-esteem.
In that moment, the figure of the captain, Iker Casillas, emerged.
- Iker played his role very well. He understood how to be the voice of the team, without trying to impose anything on the rest. And at the end, is with your day-to-day attitude how you win over the affection and respect of your team-mates.
Is Xavi’s choice as the best player of the tournament a fair choice?
- Yes, among others, but I think it’s well deserved. He’s been one of the players who have taken over the responsibility of the games and he’s done a great tournament.
Torres said before the start of the tournament that most people aren’t really aware of how good Xabi Alonso is. You do know what Torres is capable of.
- Yes, this year I’ve gotten to know him better. The terrific season he’s had at Liverpool has been incredible. I’m very happy for him because he’s become a part of history now.
Another one of the impressive players was Marcos Senna, who kept you out of the starting eleven.
- Yes, we play in the same position and he’s done an amazing tournament. The only thing I can do now is to congratulate him because he’s been one of the best.
In the two friendly matches prior to the tournament Luis experimented with you as a starter.
What happened afterwards?
- I don’t know, I knew I had possibilities. The manager finally went with Senna and things went great for us so there was no reason to change.
How would you grade your personal contribution in this tournament?
- I’m satisfied. The minutes I got to play I felt very good. We all would like to play all the time but if you’re a substitute the important thing is to contribute and be available for the manager. I enjoyed my share of minutes.
Does it comfort you the fantastic performance against Greece or the final minutes against Russia?
- The match against Greece was different because I got to play from the start but in general I’m very happy with the job I did.
When you left Real Sociedad you didn’t think you’d end up with the best CV for a Basque player…
- I’m very happy with the way my career has gone so far and of the titles I’ve won. I’m enjoying the moment because there will be time in the future to look back and in the meantime I want to keep looking forward.
You will value it more as time goes on…
- I’m aware that the Champions and the Euro are very important titles that not many players can say they’ve won and I value them greatly.
What’s left to win, the Italian Calcio?
- Well, a league title in any country, I’ve never won one. The closest I was to winning one was with Real Sociedad and had I won it, it would’ve been similar to this Euro triumph. To have a complete CV I’m missing a league title.
Are you as close to Juventus as it’s been rumoured?
- No, I’m on vacation right now and I can’t comment much more on the issue.
I imagine that you suffered a lot with the loss at Medizorroza.
- Yes, it was tough. I left the training pitch with Real winning 1-2 and when I arrived to the hotel they had lost 3-2. It was crazy.
And on top of that you had some asturianos on your team.
- Yes, they were very happy and celebrating. It’s a shame I didn’t get to celebrate.
I imagine that you’re worried about everything that’s happening with RS and for your brother Mikel.
- Yes, worried for my brother and the future of the club. If they act responsibly and do things the right way I hope that they can improve the current situation.
Had Astiazaran included more clauses on your transfer to Liverpool he would’ve solved this crisis.
- Things were done properly at the time and at the end it worked out for all the parties. In this sense there are no buts.
Life is smiling at you. Twice, champion of Europe and you just became a father.
- Things are going well for me; now I’m very happy with my son Jontxu and spending some vacation days in Donostia.
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So,
-he wants to win ANY league title.
-and no comment about the future
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