'One of the biggest clubs in the world' - Alonso joins Chelsea on four-year deal

"“Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in world football and it fills me with immense pride to become manager of this great club,” Alonso said in a statement."

"“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.”"

"The former Real and Bayer Leverkusen manager becomes the fifth permanent appointment under Chelsea's BlueCo ownership, following Graham Potter, Mauricio Pochettino, Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior."

Xabi Alonso has agreed to become Chelsea’s men’s team manager, signing a four-year contract and starting on July 1, 2026. He described Chelsea as one of the biggest clubs in world football and said he shares the same ambition with the ownership group and sporting leadership. He plans to build a team capable of competing consistently at the highest level and fighting for trophies, emphasizing hard work, culture, and winning. Alonso previously managed Real Madrid and built his reputation at Bayer Leverkusen. His appointment is Chelsea’s fifth permanent managerial change under BlueCo ownership, following Graham Potter, Mauricio Pochettino, Enzo Maresca, and Liam Rosenior.

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