Xabi Alonso wants to stay with Real Madrid.

Marca says Xabi has performed a U-turn and decided he wants to sign new terms with Real.

Xabi has more or less made his mind up and has instructed his friend and agent, Iñaki Ibañez, to begin negotiating a new contract.

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