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Kitchee Boosts Squad with Former Real Madrid Star Illarramendi

9/11/2025

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Kitchee signed former Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi, enhancing their roster.
The 35-year-old contributed to Madrid’s 2013-14 Champions League victory with 11 appearances.
Illarramendi played 90 matches under Carlo Ancelotti, winning the Club World Cup and Copa del Rey.
He has over 250 games with Real Sociedad.
Concerns about his fitness arise, as his last match was in October for FC Dallas.

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Kitchee signed former Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi, enhancing their roster.
The 35-year-old contributed to Madrid’s 2013-14 Champions League victory with 11 appearances.
Illarramendi played 90 matches under Carlo Ancelotti, winning the Club World Cup and Copa del Rey.
He has over 250 games with Real Sociedad.
Concerns about his fitness arise, as his last match was in October for FC Dallas.