Chelsea announce Xabi Alonso appointment on a four-year contract as start date confirmed
Former Real Madrid boss will take over the reins at Stamford Bridge on July 1
- Xabi Alonso is confirmed as Chelsea's new manager less than 24 hours after disappointing FA Cup final defeat against Man City - as Liverpool icon signs four-year contract Daily Mail —
- Chelsea set to appoint Xabi Alonso: Blues reach full agreement to make Liverpool icon their new manager Daily Mail —
- Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso manager on four-year deal Punch —
- Chelsea confirm Alonso appointment as next manager RTE —
- Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as new manager The Straits Times —