Xabi Alonso

Spanish football manager and player

Xabier Alonso Olano is a Spanish professional football manager and former player who will become the manager of Premier League club Chelsea on 1 July 2026. Widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of his generation, he was known for his exceptional passing range and long-distance shooting. Alonso is also currently considered to be one of the best young managers in the world.

Also known as...

Xabier Alonso Olano and Xabier Alonso

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Xabi Alonso to Chelsea

Chelsea officially appointed Xabi Alonso as their new manager on a four-year contract.

Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as manager seeking stability after turbulent spell Daily Nation — May 17, 13:04 PM
Xabi Alonso is the ideal Chelsea manager: If former Real Madrid, Leverkusen boss can't fix them, can anyone? CBS Sports — May 17, 11:31 AM
Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal Times Of India — May 17, 10:06 AM
Xabi Alonso hired by Chelsea on 4-year deal in return to coaching after Real Madrid disappointment ABC News — May 17, 09:39 AM
Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso manager on four-year deal Punch — May 17, 09:24 AM
Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal LBC — May 17, 09:02 AM
Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as new manager - Reuters Reuters — May 17, 08:46 AM
Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as coach on four-year deal Vanguard News — May 17, 08:37 AM
Xabi Alonso confirmed as new Chelsea manager on four-year deal The Times — May 17, 08:30 AM
Chelsea hires Xabi Alonso as coach on four-year deal Associated Press — May 17, 08:15 AM
Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal Belfast Telegraph — May 17, 08:12 AM
Chelsea appoint Alonso on four-year deal BBC News — May 17, 08:10 AM
Chelsea announce Xabi Alonso appointment on a four-year contract as start date confirmed The Standard — May 17, 08:06 AM
Chelsea lands manager Xabi Alonso in major Premier League hiring NY Post — May 16, 20:16 PM
Xabi Alonso reported to have agreed four-year deal to become Chelsea head coach Irish Times — May 16, 19:48 PM
Why Alonso will bring 'clear identity' to Chelsea BBC Sport — May 17, 15:41 PM
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 Daily Mail — May 17, 11:44 AM
Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal IOL — May 17, 11:27 AM
Why Chelsea hired Xabi Alonso - and the key change agreed for summer transfer window The Standard — May 17, 11:24 AM
Chelsea confirm Alonso appointment as next manager RTE — May 17, 09:09 AM