Revealed: The promises made to Xabi Alonso to convince him to become new Chelsea boss, including details of plans for a whirlwind first transfer window - and what his 'manager' title really means amid the club's power struggle
Even Alonso's experience of the madhouse that is Real Madrid, where he was harshly sacked after seven months, will help now that he is tasked with improving slipping standards inside Chelsea.
- 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 —