Chelsea in advanced talks to make Alonso new manager
Chelsea are in advanced discussions to appoint Xabi Alonso as their new permanent head coach following the departure of Liam Rosenior. The club is pushing to finalize the appointment in the coming days after concluding talks with several candidates. Alonso, who previously managed Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen, is the preferred choice despite reported interest from Liverpool.
- ▪Chelsea are seeking to replace Liam Rosenior, who was sacked last month.
- ▪Xabi Alonso is the club's preferred candidate and talks have advanced significantly.
- ▪Chelsea wanted to wait until after the FA Cup final against Manchester City before making an announcement.
- ▪Alonso has been open to the role if he receives certain assurances.
- ▪Liverpool are expected to retain Arne Slot despite speculation linking Alonso with a return to Anfield.
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- ▪ Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as new manager on four-year deal — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Chelsea closing in on appointing Alonso as next manager — BBC Sport
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