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🗣 @alex_crook: "I think the appointment of Alonso, and he is the manager, not the head coach, tells you that the ownership group realized that they've made mistakes during this project.
They want a manager who's going to have a bit more authority, a bigger say in terms of transfers, though obviously still going to have to work with that five strong sporting leadership group, the five sporting directors.
But yeah, I think BlueCo have done a bit of soul searching in the wake of Liam Rosenior’s departure, and we are going to see a different type of way the football club is run."
~ @talkSPORT
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: Chelsea confirm Xabi Alonso as their new manager on a four-year contract.
Alonso will officially start on July 1.
Alonso's tactical acumen, trophy pedigree, character, emotional intelligence and leadership all stood out during the process.🔵
Fuck you @ebehdad@todd_boehly@clearlake you parasites have killed Chelsea. Because of you clowns Arsenal who were beneath us for 20 years are now on verge of winning PL and in a CL final. This never happened under Don Roman Abramovich. Sell up and fuck off #BlueCoOut
Xavi links seem agent led. I still don’t think the club have briefed anything direct on the manager.
Silence from Ornstein & not much from Fab apart from Iraola.
Wait and see. Do the right thing Chels:
🚨🔵 @alex_crook:
"How are Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley still in a job when you look at the mess they've made at Chelsea in terms of player recruitment and hiring and firing of managers?"
(@talkSPORT) #CFC