Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal
Xabi Alonso has been appointed as Chelsea's new manager on a four-year deal, starting July 1, 2026. The Spaniard, known for guiding Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten double in 2023/24, will aim to revive Chelsea's fortunes after years without a domestic trophy. Alonso previously had a brief stint as manager of Real Madrid, leaving the club in January 2026.
- ▪Xabi Alonso was appointed Chelsea manager on a four-year deal starting July 1, 2026.
- ▪He led Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten Bundesliga and cup double in the 2023/24 season.
- ▪Alonso's tenure as Real Madrid manager lasted only seven months before he departed in January 2026.
- ▪Chelsea lost the 2026 FA Cup final to Manchester City and currently sit ninth in the Premier League.
- ▪The club has not won a domestic trophy in eight seasons despite significant investment in players.
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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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