Xabi Alonso looks set to retire from Bayern Munich at the end of the season. (Picture: Getty)

Bayern Munich midfielder Xabi Alonso has told the club he plans to call time on his career and retire at the end of the season, according to reports in Germany.

Alonso, who has endeared himself to the supporters of every club he has represented over his 20 year career, is targeting a third successive Bundesliga title since joining the club in 2014 before hanging up his boots, according to Bild.

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Prior to his success in Munich, 35-year-old Alonso began his career at Spanish club Real Sociedad where, after four years as a regular in the first team, he made a £10.7million transfer to Liverpool to link up with Rafa Benitez.



Arriving at Anfield alongside fellow fan favourite Luis Garcia, Alonso became a huge hit among the Liverpool fans and played a starring role in their momentous Champions League triumph in 2005, scoring the equalising goal against AC Milan in the final.


Alonso scores his famous equaliser against AC Milan in the Champions League final. (Picture: Getty)

Alonso played five seasons for Real Madrid after a £30m transfer. (Picture: Getty)

Nine years later the Spanish international once again had his hands on the Champions League trophy – only this time he was wearing the famous white of Real Madrid having completed a stunning £30m transfer back to La Liga in 2009.

Having settled his quest to win a league title during his time at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Alonso moved to Bayern Munich on a two-year deal with Toni Kroos heading in the other direction.

In a transfer that was initially criticised by Bayern supporters, Alonso soon became a favourite at the Allianz Arena and signed a new contract with the club, keeping him at the club until 2017 in what looks to be the final contract of his career.

Xabi Alonso career honours Liverpool

Champions League: 2004–05

Super Cup: 2005

FA Cup: 2005–06

FA Community Shield: 2006 Real Madrid

Champions League: 2013–14

La Liga: 2011–12

Copa del Rey: 2010–11, 2013–14

Supercopa de España: 2012 Bayern Munich

Bundesliga: 2014–15, 2015–16

DFB-Pokal: 2015–16

DFL-Supercup: 2016 Spain

FIFA World Cup: 2010

European Championship: 2008, 2012

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