Former Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid manager, Xabi Alonso joins Chelsea as their new manager till 2030.
Chelsea takes a new direction with Xabi Alonso after the dismissal of Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior.
Xabi Alonso who was linked with a move to his former Club, Liverpool settled in Chelsea after Liverpool gave their backings to struggling Arne Slot.
Xabi Alonso’s message to Chelsea fans: “Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in world football and it fills me with immense pride to become manager of this great club”.
“From my conversations with the ownership group and sporting leadership, it is clear we share the same ambition. We want to build a team capable of competing consistently at the highest level and fighting for trophies.
‘There is great talent in the squad and huge potential at this football club and it will be my great honour to lead it. Now the focus is on hard work, building the right culture and winning trophies”.
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Reviewed by Ayeyi Bruce
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May 17, 2026
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