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Alonso is a DRASTIC change of direction under Clearlake. He's the first world-class player or coach we've signed since Tuchel - not a *potentially* elite operator, but someone who's among the world's best at present. Serious move.

Xabi Alonso told Chelsea he wants to sign and create mentality monsters. BlueCo have cottoned on to the value of aura. They’ve tracked Alonso for years. Now to make it work theguardian.com/football/2026/…

The greatest strength in Chelsea’s squad is their technical level. Reece, Hato Colwill, Caicedo, Enzo, Palmer - these are all players who suit playing a possession-based approach that dominates the ball and looks to build up methodically. You could not ask for a better coach to maximise these profiles than Alonso. However, the players Alonso identifies (with the recruitment power he’s been given) and who Chelsea’s hierarchy can do deals for (smart fund allocation) is the key, given the many holes they have in the squad. Particularly in terms of A) midfield defensive balance and B) forming a complementary attack with game-changers which is where they failed once again in the FA Cup final. That is what will make or break Alonso’s Chelsea reign and this last attempt to save the Clearlake era from disaster.

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!

🚨🔵 Xabi Alonso signed his contract earlier today at Chelsea, everything completed. ✍🏼 The agreement until June 2030 is done, sealed and will be announced in the next hours. Xabi’s contract to run from July 1st but set to start working immediately also on transfers.

Xabi Alonso set for Chelsea. They have done well to get him. Chelsea NEED two world class wingers to have any chance next season. Who do they get?

Alonso is an excellent coach tactically and some would say he shoud’ve waited for a better job. But the big appeal for him here is he also wants a lot of control instead of the modern head coach-sporting director type relationship. He wants an Arteta-type blank canvas where he can override the board to make signings that he wants. For Chelsea’s board, their recruitment model is not good, so Alonso’s demands are a better bet than trusting the guys in their hierarchy to build the squad. We have a 4 year sample size of transfer failure with them. Alonso shaping their recruitment vision, is a last Hail Mary to save the Clearlake era as they have shown themselves incapable of forming a hierarchy who makes good decisions. Whether Alonso has a good enough vision to warrant this type of control is still TBC and make or break for this appointment to work. Recruitment at Leverkusen was purely handled by Simon Rolfes who is excellent and gave him excellent young talents to develop. Alonso instructed Real Madrid to sign Huijsen, Carreras & Mastantuono which is a mixed bag. Generally I’m against coach’s having majority recruitment power. They have too many responsibilities to be doing this job as well as coaching the team. But there are instances like Arteta where the pros outweigh the cons. Alonso’s player pull will also likely be big, so overall I would’ve done the same in Clearlake’s situation. Look forward to seeing the first transfers as it will tell us a lot about the direction/success of this appointment.

🚨💥 Xabi Alonso to Chelsea - DONE DEAL ✔️ Following the full agreement between all parties involved, Alonso will become the new Chelsea head coach next season. He is set to sign a contract until 2030. Understand the contract still needs to be signed, which is expected to happen soon. #CFC Some decision-makers strongly wanted him and were pushing for the deal, as exclusively revealed in our show Transfer Update last week. @SkySportDE 🇪🇸

🚨🔵 Xabi Alonso va devenir l’entraîneur de Chelsea comme expliqué sur @RMCsport 🔹Les dirigeants des Blues lui ont assuré un droit de regard sur le mercato et donc plus de pouvoir que ses prédécesseurs. ❗️C’était la priorité du club, devant Andoni Iraola et Marco Silva. 🔜 Alonso va bientôt signer son contrat jusqu’en 2030. Officialisation à suivre

🚨 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. 💣

🚨🔵 Xabi Alonso will be announced as new Chelsea manager very soon on a FOUR year contract, valid until June 2030. Everything agreed as Xabi will be in London in the next days to start this new chapter. Understand he’ll be very much involved in Chelsea summer transfer plans.

🚨 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 nytimes.com/athletic/72724…

🚨🔵 Accord de principe pour Xabi Alonso à Chelsea rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/premi…

No penalty on Hato and Joao Pedro??? Aiit

🚨🆕 Concrete talks regarding Xabi Alonso are ongoing in the background. Some decision-makers at Chelsea have growing confidence that a deal can somehow be made happen, even though it will be difficult. There are also other candidates. #CFC @SkySportDE 🇪🇸

Xabi Alonso latest: #CFC are optimistic Alonso will become their new head coach, as called by @Matt_Law_DT - movement expected in days post-FA Cup final 🔵

🚨 Chelsea have had a direct meeting with Xabi Alonso and final decision is expected very soon. #CFC plan to announce their next manager before the World Cup, talks are accelerating. Chelsea also spoke to Iraola, Glasner and Marco Silva as part of their list.

🚨 🇪🇸 Chelsea had a direct meeting with Xabi Alonso. Today is FA Cup Final, and then after that, any day could be good for Chelsea to make a final decision and seal the deal for their next manager. (@FabrizioRomano) #CFC

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🚨 Chelsea closing in on an agreement with Xabi Alonso to become head coach. Club's full focus is now on the FA Cup Final, but talks have advanced and will resume following Saturday's game at Wembley. #CFC want a quick appointment. 🤝 @alex_crook talksport.com/football/42497…