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. 💣
🚨 Caicedo received proposals to leave Chelsea from really, really important clubs but he wanted to stay at Chelsea. Chelsea react in a strong way by getting Caicedo to sign new deal after some public difficulties in recent times. Remember, Chelsea will add experienced players this summer. (@FabrizioRomano)
🚨💙 Moisés Caicedo when asked about Real Madrid looking for a midfielder: “I want to become a Chelsea legend”.
“I’m under contract at Chelsea and my focus is on #CFC and Ecuador”, told @elchiringuitotv.