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Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Xabi Alonso as Manager of the men’s team.

The Spaniard will begin his role on July 1, 2026, having agreed a four‑year contract at Stamford Bridge.

One of the most respected figures in the modern game, Alonso arrives at Chelsea having already experienced coaching at the highest level of European football with Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen, where he led the German club to the first league title in their history.


Xabi Alonso guided Bayer Leverkusen to a historic unbeaten Bundesliga title in 2023/24

His appointment reflects the Club’s belief in his broad set of experiences, coaching quality and game model, leadership attributes, character and integrity, which were key to the decision to ask him to help lead the next phase of Chelsea’s journey.

He is regarded not only as an outstanding football coach, but also as a proven leader and partner across a number of areas essential to the demands of driving the team.

On his appointment, Xabi said: ‘Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in world football and it fills me with immense pride to become manager of this great club.

Xabi Alonso enjoyed an illustrious playing career, winning 17 trophies for club and country, including the 2010 World Cup

‘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.’

Chelsea Football Club looks forward with confidence to the next phase in collaboration with Xabi, united in the determination to bring success to Stamford Bridge, a hallmark of the Club’s history and future.

https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/xabi-alonso-appointed-chelsea-manager?fbclid=IwdGRjcAR2X7VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe1o97XuArtwBwl-QMiI2PtVBneihbGRWNP5QCA7TOdOBjLojRhcIMGUtElL4_aem_ODlFT_SEPmOGXT4MQ-HTcw

Very good, welcome to Chelsea, Xabi Alonso

The Best thing to happen to Chelsea in a while , but op and moderator seem to be drinking kunu....is this not Carrick's picture am seeing?

Bleep up betrayal ... we liverpool will make you hate yourself... just the same way arsenal will see the cup and won't touch it...

Choo Alonso betray.....

TheDawnn:
Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Xabi Alonso as Manager of the men’s team.

The Spaniard will begin his role on July 1, 2026, having agreed a four‑year contract at Stamford Bridge.

One of the most respected figures in the modern game, Alonso arrives at Chelsea having already experienced coaching at the highest level of European football with Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen, where he led the German club to the first league title in their history.


Xabi Alonso guided Bayer Leverkusen to a historic unbeaten Bundesliga title in 2023/24

His appointment reflects the Club’s belief in his broad set of experiences, coaching quality and game model, leadership attributes, character and integrity, which were key to the decision to ask him to help lead the next phase of Chelsea’s journey.

He is regarded not only as an outstanding football coach, but also as a proven leader and partner across a number of areas essential to the demands of driving the team.

On his appointment, Xabi said: ‘Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in world football and it fills me with immense pride to become manager of this great club.

Xabi Alonso enjoyed an illustrious playing career, winning 17 trophies for club and country, including the 2010 World Cup

‘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.’

Chelsea Football Club looks forward with confidence to the next phase in collaboration with Xabi, united in the determination to bring success to Stamford Bridge, a hallmark of the Club’s history and future.

https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/xabi-alonso-appointed-chelsea-ma Ager

This one wan use Chelsea hold body until Liverpool sack Slot

Nicely done here and congratulations

How I wish arsenal are not in top 4 so they wouldn't play champions League next season because I'm 100% sure that PSG will nihilistic arsenal on final


Las Las

PSG 4 vs arsenal 1 ✅


Then tomorrow
Arsenal 1 vs Burnley 2 ✅✅




Arteta is currently on Hbp routine

TheDawnn:
Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Xabi Alonso as Manager of the men’s team.

The Spaniard will begin his role on July 1, 2026, having agreed a four‑year contract at Stamford Bridge.

One of the most respected figures in the modern game, Alonso arrives at Chelsea having already experienced coaching at the highest level of European football with Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen, where he led the German club to the first league title in their history.


Xabi Alonso guided Bayer Leverkusen to a historic unbeaten Bundesliga title in 2023/24

His appointment reflects the Club’s belief in his broad set of experiences, coaching quality and game model, leadership attributes, character and integrity, which were key to the decision to ask him to help lead the next phase of Chelsea’s journey.

He is regarded not only as an outstanding football coach, but also as a proven leader and partner across a number of areas essential to the demands of driving the team.

On his appointment, Xabi said: ‘Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in world football and it fills me with immense pride to become manager of this great club.

Xabi Alonso enjoyed an illustrious playing career, winning 17 trophies for club and country, including the 2010 World Cup

‘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.’

Chelsea Football Club looks forward with confidence to the next phase in collaboration with Xabi, united in the determination to bring success to Stamford Bridge, a hallmark of the Club’s history and future.

https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/xabi-alonso-appointed-chelsea-ma Ager

You’re talking about Alonso Dey post carrick photo? What’s that ?

He is manager not Head coach. There’s a significant difference

Liverpool snoozed, Carrick is good to go for GGMU

Good and hope he delivers

I feel he will make progress with Chelsea.
Good luck to him.

Welcome to Chelsea,Ala ndi nso.
I hope Chelsea boys will not do you strong thing.

since this club started it's poultry Business, all decorum have been thrown to the dogs

An ExLiverpool player is the one Chelsea Football club has decided to hire to handle total affairs of the club. A club we are 2x greater than since the early 2000s

We are doomed!....even lampards CV will not even be touched at old Trafford or anfields.

... maybe am a witch 🧹 because I can't find the joy in this, not et all

Melezenawii:
The Best thing to happen to Chelsea in a while , but op and moderator seem to be drinking kunu....is this not Carrick's picture am seeing?

OP don smoke Ikpo this morning

From frying pan to fire. It's going to end in severe pains.

Wotowotoman:
This one wan use Chelsea hold body until Liverpool sack Slot

you sabi the game plan. Your head dey there.

So, wetin Carrick pishure come dey find for the post?!!

I wish Xabi and Carrick the very best in their respective permanent roles.

I like xabi but hate the fact that he is going to coach Chelsea. I don't want his C. V to spoil.

Sphinx419:
Bleep up betrayal ... we liverpool will make you hate yourself... just the same way arsenal will see the cup and won't touch it...

Choo Alonso betray.....

Oga betray how person Liverpool snub because of slot u say Na betrayal Na wa for u

TheDawnn:
Xabi Alonso guided Bayer Leverkusen to a historic unbeaten Bundesliga title in 2023/24



https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/xabi-alonso-appointed-chelsea-ma Ager

Yeah like how we were told reosenior won the space world cup in mars and was the next best thing after orgasm

We know how this one will end...."all na short time"

They should let him get his good players..

He should first of all fired that useless good for noting striker, can’t even remember his name

How the guy take become player talkless of playing a team like Chelsea is a misery..

I wish him all the best... The UK government have finished Chelsea because of politics

We are Manchester united, we'll use him to do practicals in the EPL.
Lord make it rain.
Chelsea are still our wives.

Congrats Xabi Alonso our new head coach...... More Wins ahead...... Up Blues...... For life✌️

E no go waste time before dem sack Alonso.

This present Chelsea owners are the ones supposed to be sacked. They have been doing a poor job since taken over the club in 2022 and sacking Thomas tuchel for nothing.

Owners/ management are Chelsea problem and about coach.

How would you sign almost every player in the team 6 to 7 years contract and not expected to lazy.

I think they should go and do reorientation in how to manage a team, if they really want success.

Spanish coaches are dominating EPL top clubs, now I see why MUTD tigh down MC as permanent coach.

Sunnybabe:
Very good, welcome to Chelsea, Xabi Alonso

I give a lonso only 45 days to be e sacked he will win pre seasons friendlies to deceive them first