Xabi Alonso has been appointed Chelsea’s permanent manager, signing a four-year contract with the Stamford Bridge club. Alonso said he is proud to lead one of the biggest clubs in world football and emphasized shared ambition with the ownership group and sporting leadership. He stated the goal is to build a team that competes consistently at the highest level and fights for trophies. Alonso highlighted the talent in the squad and the club’s potential, saying the focus will be hard work, building the right culture, and winning trophies. His contract begins July 1, and he is expected to start working on summer transfers immediately. He had been linked with Liverpool, but Liverpool reportedly chose to stick with Arne Slot for now.
"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."
"Alonso's contract at Chelsea officially starts on July 1st, but he is expected to start working with the club on summer transfers immediately."
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