Xabi Alonso set for managerial return as Premier League move agreed
Xabi Alonso is set to return to management with Chelsea after leaving Real Madrid four months prior. The Premier League club has agreed to a four-year contract with the 44-year-old, finalizing the deal ahead of an official announcement. Alonso will replace Liam Rosenior, who was dismissed after a short and unsuccessful stint as Chelsea's head coach.
- ▪Xabi Alonso is returning to management with Chelsea after departing Real Madrid four months earlier.
- ▪Chelsea has finalized a four-year contract with Alonso, with an announcement expected soon.
- ▪Liam Rosenior was sacked by Chelsea in April following a poor three-month tenure as head coach.
- ▪Xavi Hernandez was also considered by Chelsea, but the club ultimately chose Alonso.
- ▪Real Madrid is preparing to replace Alvaro Arbeloa with Jose Mourinho, who has agreed to return to the club.
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