'I don't look back in anger' - Xabi Alonso opens up on 'premature' Real Madrid sacking as former Liverpool man reveals why he chose Chelsea move
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What happened
Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has reflected on his whirlwind tenure at Real Madrid, admitting that his dismissal from the Santiago Bernabeu dugout felt premature. The Spaniard, who arrived with a burgeoning reputation from Bayer Leverkusen, saw his stint in the Spanish capital cut short despite being active in multiple competitions.
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