Xabi Alonso has paid tribute to departing Real Madrid teammate Angel di Maria.
Di Maria is leaving Real for Manchester United and former Liverpool midfielder Xabi tweeted: "Thanks for everything Fideo! I wish you all the best, even at Manchester Utd :) never forget the zigzag in extra-time in Lisbon."
¡ Gracias por todo Fideo ! Te deseo lo mejor, aunque sea en el Man. Utd :) Nunca olvidaremos el zigzag de la prórroga en Lisboa.
— Xabi Alonso (@XabiAlonso) August 24, 2014
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