Alonso set for appointment as Chelsea manager: reports
Xabi Alonso is set to be named Chelsea's new manager, four months after being sacked by Real Madrid, according to media reports. The Spaniard has reportedly reached an agreement in principle with the Premier League club ahead of their match against Tottenham. Alonso previously led Bayer Leverkusen to a historic unbeaten Bundesliga title in 2023/24.
- ▪Xabi Alonso was sacked by Real Madrid after just seven months in charge.
- ▪He led Bayer Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title with an unbeaten campaign in 2023/24.
- ▪Chelsea lost the FA Cup final 1-0 to Manchester City and are unlikely to qualify for European football next season.
- ▪Alonso would be Chelsea's fifth permanent manager since the BlueCo takeover in 2022.
- ▪He previously played for Liverpool during his time in England.
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- ▪ Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as new manager - Reuters — Google News
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