Chelsea have made the best appointment they could in Xabi Alonso, now they need to give him the power and signings to work his magic ๐ง ๐ต
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๐จ BREAKING: Xabi Alonso has accepted to become Chelsea next manager, HERE WE GO! ๐ต๐
The agreement is set to be completed.
#CFC prepare official announcement for the upcoming days, but Xabi said YES. ๐ฃ
๐จ๐ต Xabi Alonso signed his contract earlier today at Chelsea, everything completed. โ๐ผ
The agreement until June 2030 is done, sealed and will be announced in the next hours.
Xabiโs contract to run from July 1st but set to start working immediately also on transfers.
Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Xabi Alonso as Manager of the Menโs Team.
The Spaniard will begin his role on July 1, 2026, having agreed a four-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
Welcome to Chelsea, Xabi!