Xabi Alonso appointed new Chelsea manager
Xabi Alonso has been appointed as the new manager of Chelsea on a four-year deal. The former Real Madrid boss will take charge of the Premier League club starting July 1. This marks Alonso's first managerial role in the English top flight.
- ▪Xabi Alonso has signed a four-year contract with Chelsea.
- ▪He will officially begin his role as manager on July 1, 2026.
- ▪Alonso previously managed Real Madrid and is now taking his first job in the Premier League.
- ▪Callum McFarlane had been serving as interim manager after Liam Rosenior's dismissal.
- ▪Chelsea lost the FA Cup final to Manchester City while under interim leadership.
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