Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid to Bayern Munich)
When midfielder Javi Martinez was ruled out for the season with a cruciate ligament injury, Pep Guardiola moved swiftly to secure the signing of Xabi Alonso from Real Madrid, with the Spaniard having been a revelation in the Bundesliga since his arrival from the Bernabeu. Letting such an experienced and consistent performer leave, particularly in central midfield where Real seem to be slightly underpowered, was an inexplicable error by the European champions.
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