He's one of Liverpool's modern day greats and tonight on LFC TV Xabi Alonso opens his heart about his five years on Merseyside in a world exclusive interview.

With questions still unanswered following his switch to Spain in the summer of 2009 - and with not having had the chance to say goodbye to the Kopites who idolised him - Alonso invited us to the Spanish capital to give his most in-depth interview since swapping Merseyside for Madrid.

Throughout our chat inside the Real Madrid training complex at Valdebebas, Alonso talks through the events leading up to his departure and also discusses:

* How the fans made it difficult for him to leave

* The glory of Istanbul and Cardiff

* The agony of Athens

* Why he misses Stevie G and Carra

* His respect for 'King Kenny'

* Keeping in touch with fans on Twitter

* His new life in Madrid

* His love for Liverpool FC

* The future - and whether he may ever return

'Xabi Alonso: The Big Interview' premieres on LFC TV at 10pm BST tonight and will be available to watch on demand on LFC TV Online shortly afterwards.

 

 

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