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. 💣
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Agreement complete for Xabi Alonso to become Chelsea manager. 44yo Spaniard visited London early last week & accepted opportunity; 4yr contract now finalised - announcement imminent. Primary target throughout + wanted #CFC move @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/4022hQsMXA
🚨🔵 EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea will sign Emanuel Emegha in 2026, pre agreement done. Here we go!
#CFC anticipate Champions League and Premier League clubs keen on Emegha as he wanted to stay at Strasbourg, lead them in Europe…
…and then join Chelsea on 7 year contract from 2026. 🇳🇱
🚨🔵 BREAKING: Facundo Buonanotte to Chelsea, here we go! Deal in place with loan move and there’s no buy option clause included.
❗️ Understand Chelsea will have chance to match future bids and get Buonanotte if they can agree with Brighton.
Exclusive story, confirmed. 🇦🇷
🚨🔵 BREAKING: Alejandro Garnacho to Chelsea, here we go! Deal done between #CFC and Man United.
Garnacho only wanted Chelsea and will sign seven year deal at the club for fee close to £40m package.
Story from July, confirmed. 🇦🇷
🚨🔵 Julio Enciso will join BlueCo group spending this season at Strasbourg then joining Chelsea, here we go! 🇵🇾
Season 2025/26 in France… and then future at Chelsea, contract until 2031 plus option until 2032.
€20m package to Brighton, add-ons included. Medical on Thursday.
🚨 EXCL: BlueCo reach agreement with Brighton & Hove Albion to sign Julio Enciso. Personal terms in place with 21yo #BHAFC midfielder & Paraguay int’l expected to initially spend time at Strasbourg but viewed as long-term Chelsea player @TheAthleticFC#CFC https://t.co/hQE2G1yJ1n
🚨 EXCL: Chelsea reach total agreement with Ajax to sign Jorrel Hato, subject to #Ajax supervisory board approval. Fee above of €40m + sell-on. Pending green light 19yo defender to travel to London for medical & join #CFC on deal until 2032 @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/cEIzA79C4v
🚨🔵 BREAKING: Jorrel Hato to Chelsea, here we go! Deal in place with Ajax for fee in excess of €40m.
Hato will sign long term deal at Chelsea as he only wanted to join #CFC this summer.
Medical and travel set to be booked for talented defender.
🚨 Chelsea closing in on deal to sign Jorrel Hato from Ajax. Agreement between #CFC / #Ajax yet to be reached but getting nearer - compromise expected in coming days on price above €40m. Personal terms in place for 19yo Netherlands defender @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/SP1o31yvTX
🚨💣 Chelsea have reached agreement on personal terms with Jorrel Hato and the defender has asked Ajax to leave!
Negotiations advancing to final stages, as fee discussed now is around €40m.
Hato informed Ajax management and the manager of his clear desire to join #CFC.
To celebrate the conclusion of the 2024/25 season and #Chelsea winning the #FIFACWC, we are giving away two 2025/26 Blues shirts of your choice! 🏆
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The winners will be announced at 6pm [UK] on 17/07. Good luck! 💙