Xabi Alonso is positioned as the leading candidate for Chelsea’s next permanent manager role, with betting odds cut to 1/3. Speculation indicates Chelsea’s discussions with Alonso, the former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen manager, are advancing. Alonso has been available since leaving Real Madrid earlier in the season, and a Premier League return is suggested for this summer. Liverpool were previously linked with Alonso but chose to stick with Arne Slot, opening the door for Chelsea. Other listed candidates include Andoni Iraola, Marco Silva, Filipe Luis, and Oliver Glasner. Alonso is viewed as a strong choice due to major silverware with Leverkusen and experience managing high-profile players at Real Madrid, though Chelsea’s current squad and ownership challenges may complicate results.
"Xabi Alonso is now the clear favourite to be named the next Chelsea manager with his odds slashed to just 1/3 with Ladbrokes. That puts Alonso clear of the competition as things stand, with speculation hotting up that Chelsea's talks with the former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen manager are advancing well. The Spanish tactician has been available since leaving Real Madrid earlier this season, and it has seemed only a matter of time before a big club made a move for him."
"Liverpool were strongly linked with their former player for some time, but have decided to stick with Arne Slot, allowing Chelsea to swoop. Xabi Alonso looks set to be named Chelsea manager Alonso is now odds-on to be the new CFC boss, with Alex Apati of Ladbrokes providing some insight into the situation. Xabi Alonso's long-awaited Premier League return could finally be on the cards this summer, with Chelsea chiefs now just 1/3 to make him their next manager, Apati said."
"See below for the full odds from Ladbrokes: Next Permanent Chelsea Manager Xabi Alonso 1/3 Andoni Iraola 9/2 Marco Silva 10/1 Filipe Luis 10/1 Oliver Glasner 12/1 There are some other intriguing names there, with Iraola doing a great job at Bournemouth, while Silva's fine work with Fulham also often seeing him linked with bigger clubs."
"Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trust Alonso, however, makes sense as a good choice as he's won major silverware with Leverkusen and also taken on the challenge of managing a dressing room full of big names and egos at Real Madrid. Chelsea will be another big challenge for the 44-year-old, though, with the west London giants not faring well under this current ownership."
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