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!
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!
🚨 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. 💣
Thomas Tuchel has decided against Cristiano Ronaldo signing. Jorge Mendes had talks with Todd Boehly but final decision has always been up to the manager. 🔵 #CFC
Chelsea are now focused on different deals - Tuchel isn’t keen on signing Cristiano.
Source @FabrizioRomano
Despite Chelsea approach this week, Serge Gnabry is still giving priority to Bayern’s new contract proposal. He’s attracted by the last contract bid and talks are progressing. 🔴 #FCBayern
Chelsea are really interested but now Gnabry is discussing with FC Bayern board
Lisandro Martínez, not training with Ajax today, as per @MikeVerweij - Manchester United are prepared to complete the signing very soon. Work in progress on the final details. 🚨🇦🇷 #MUFC
It’s matter of time - then Man Utd are convinced that Lisandro will join the club.
Official and confirmed. Ousmane Dembélé signs new contract with Barcelona until June 2024, done and sealed - club statement reports. 🚨🔵🔴 #FCB
Xavi wanted Ousmane to stay and it’s now finally completed.
Source @FabrizioRomano
Official, confirmed. Arturo Vidal joins Flamengo on a contract signed until December 2023, new chapter for him in Brazil after many years in Europe. 🔴⚫️ #Flamengo
He’s been unveiled as new Flamengo player after contract terminated with Inter.
Source @FabrizioRomano
Burnley are set to sign Ian Maatsen on loan from Chelsea - medical will take place today, as reported by @mcgrathmike. Kompany wanted him as priority. 🇳🇱🤝 #CFC
Burnley will pay Maatsen’ salary until June 2023.
Source @FabrizioRomano
Southampton are also in the race to sign Levi Colwill, as many clubs are showing interest - waiting to negotiate with Chelsea soon. ⭐️🏴 #CFC
Colwill's future will depend on Aké/Kimpembé deals, he could leave if Boehly will sign three centre backs.
Source @FabrizioRomano
Paperworks completed for Ousmane Dembélé: new contract signed until June 2024, official statement and unveiling with Barcelona scheduled later today. 🔵🔴 #FCB
Xavi wanted both Dembélé and Raphinha... he will end up with both Dembélé and Raphinha.
Source @FabrizioRomano
Paperworks signed between Chelsea and Napoli for Kalidou Koulibaly deal for €40m. All completed now, will sign in the morning - then will fly to Los Angeles. 🚨🔵 #CFC
Koulibaly will be unveiled as second Chelsea signing very soon. Here we go confirmed.
Source @FabrizioRomano