Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal
Chelsea has appointed Xabi Alonso as their new manager on a four-year contract, beginning July 1, 2026.
Alonso, lauded for his unbeaten Bundesliga and German Cup double with Bayer Leverkusen, faces the challenge of revitalizing the club after a disappointing season and a period of significant spending and recruitment under new ownership.
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