Chelsea announce appointment of Alonso as manager

Xabi Alonso had been out of work since being sacked by Real Madrid earlier this year; Alonso had been linked with the Liverpool role but Arne Slot looks set to stay; Alonso will be manager, not head coach,. will start on July 1

Sunday 17 May 2026 11:09, UK

Source: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13544932/xabi-alonso-to-chelsea-former-real-madrid-and-bayer-leverkusen-coach-agrees-four-year-contract-to-be-manager-at-stamford-bridge

Chelsea announce appointment of Alonso as manager

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