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!
🚨There’s a feeling at Chelsea it wouldn’t be that much of a risk to turn to Liam Rosenior. — Some people at Chelsea think he can handle that step up but he is ONLY a candidate at this stage. [@SkyKaveh]
Ally McCoist on Chalobah's challenge on Gordon:
🗣️ "I think it's a penalty, I really do. I think he's trying to usher him out but he takes him out.
It's a penalty, as simple as that. It's a stonewall penalty. I'm staggered at that."
~ @BBCSport