Xabi Alonso set to be named new Chelsea manager - Reports
Chelsea have reportedly agreed a deal for Xabi Alonso to become their new manager, following his departure from Real Madrid earlier in the year. The Spanish coach is said to have accepted a four-year contract and is expected to take full control over tactics and player recruitment. Alonso previously led Bayer Leverkusen to a league title and is viewed as a top managerial talent in European football.
- ▪Chelsea have agreed a deal for Xabi Alonso to become their new manager.
- ▪Alonso has reportedly agreed to a four-year contract with the club.
- ▪He was fired by Real Madrid in January 2026 after a difficult tenure replacing Carlo Ancelotti.
- ▪Alonso previously won the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen and transformed the club's performance.
- ▪Chelsea are expected to grant him significant control over tactics, recruitment, and team philosophy.
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