Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as manager
Chelsea have appointed Xabi Alonso as their new manager, starting from the next season. The former Liverpool midfielder, who left Real Madrid earlier in the year, has signed a four-year contract with the club. Alonso expressed pride in joining one of world football's biggest clubs and emphasized ambitions to build a competitive team and win trophies.
- ▪Xabi Alonso has been appointed as Chelsea's new manager ahead of the next season.
- ▪Alonso previously managed Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten league title before leaving Real Madrid mid-season.
- ▪He has signed a four-year contract with Chelsea, replacing Enzo Maresca and interim caretaker Calum McFarlane.
- ▪Alonso highlighted shared ambitions with Chelsea's ownership to build a trophy-contending team.
- ▪Chelsea will finish the current season under caretaker manager Calum McFarlane with two remaining Premier League games.
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