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.
Welcome to Chelsea, Xabi!
🚨🔵 Xabi Alonso signed his contract earlier today at Chelsea, everything completed. ✍🏼
The agreement until June 2030 is done, sealed and will be announced in the next hours.
Xabi’s contract to run from July 1st but set to start working immediately also on transfers.
🚨 BREAKING: Xabi Alonso has accepted to become Chelsea next manager, HERE WE GO! 🔵🔜
The agreement is set to be completed.
#CFC prepare official announcement for the upcoming days, but Xabi said YES. 💣
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