Victor Carretero para Real Madrid CF

Real Madrid need to stop imposing compulsory photos like these on their new signings! Greaseano, Kaka (and previously Higuain and The Ramos) had to entertain the cameras during their respective medical examinations. Well, truth be told, it’s all quite adorável and all you futbolitas shouldn’t be complaining!

Anyway, la nueva Madridista Xabi Alonso has expressed his happiness about being part of Perez’s project. Knowing Real Moneda, don’t expect to see him playing every week when the La Liga starts… unless of course Pellegrini finds a way to orchestrate the midfield equally.

“I wasn’t sure if signing for Real Madrid would happen, but I was pretty confident. I made the decision to leave some time ago and there was no better club to sign for. I need to thank Real Madrid for their confidence in me and this is the outcome I wanted. I am very happy,” said Xabi.

About leaving the Reds, he said : “(It was) very hasty. It all happened so fast and I didn’t have time to say goodbye properly. I will return to bid farewell as soon as I have a chance. I am very grateful to everyone. There will be time for a proper goodbye.”

Yeah, he’d better bring them cocktails and a pipe before Pepe Reina gets drunk. By then, it’ll be too late.