Xabi Alonso

[Hamann Pineapple]

Retiring at end of season. Coming to join his mate as part of Pep's team ?

 

[Phil1]

Always liked Alonso.

 

[Thaksinssoldier]

Hell of a pro and Gerrard made his name thanks to playing next to him.

 

[Rolee]

Is that Arteta on the left?

 

[Lancet Fluke]

Is that Arteta on the left?

Yes.

 

[Rolee]

Yes.

The difference in his complexion between then and now is stark. He's spent too long in England and gone pasty.

 

[Lancet Fluke]

The difference in his complexion between then and now is stark. He's spent too long in England and gone pasty.

Whereas Alonso was always unusually pasty for a Spaniard, even when he was a kid.

 

[aguero93:20]

Whereas Alonso was always unusually pasty for a Spaniard, even when he was a kid.

Basque country and he spent time in Ireland as an exchange student :)

 

[Hamann Pineapple]

Is that Arteta on the left?

...yes and a time travelling Wenger top left

 

[Rolee]

...yes and a time travelling Wenger top left

Hehe