Chelsea have officially confirmed the appointment of Xabi Alonso as their new permanent manager, with the Spaniard signing a four-year contract to replace Liam Rosenior. The former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen head coach will assume his duties in the summer ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
A Major Coup for Chelsea
The acquisition of Alonso represents a significant achievement for the Blues, as the 44-year-old was heavily courted by several of Europe's top clubs as recently as last summer. Despite a turbulent tenure at the Bernabeu, where he was sacked just seven months into a three-year deal, Alonso's reputation remains high. He has also been linked with Liverpool in recent weeks, as his former club has struggled under Arne Slot.
Return to the Premier League
Alonso will make his managerial return to the Premier League with Chelsea rather than his former team, Liverpool. The announcement came shortly after Chelsea's 1-0 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday afternoon.
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