Chelsea have appointed Xabi Alonso as their manager, with reports indicating a four-year contract and a start date of July 1. Several outlets in mid-May 2026 covered the announcement, noting Alonso’s role as manager and Chelsea’s intent to give him broad influence within the club’s structure. Sources widely reported the formal confirmation and the four-year deal.
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Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Xabi Alonso as their new boss, becoming the sixth permanent manager of the Behdad Eghbali and Todd Boehly era at Stamford Bridge
www.mirror.co.ukXabi Alonso is the frontrunner for the job at Stamford Bridge
www.gbnews.comXabi Alonso had been out of work since being sacked by Real Madrid earlier this year; Alonso had been linked with the Liverpool role but Arne Slot looks set to stay; Alonso will be manager, not head coach, and will start on July 1
www.skysports.comChelsea have appointed Xabi Alonso as their new manager.
www.nbcsports.comSpanish soccer legend Xabi Alonso has signed on to be the next manager of Premier League power Chelsea.
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