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Not sure why Liverpool fans are surprised, not the first time Alonso wanted a London club over them.

@ChelseaFC All the best with your new job, Xabi! 🖤❤️

I've not seen Chelsea fans this happy in a long time. Even Marescs had to earn their love but this is from the start with Xabi lol. Some fans thay i havent eveb seen tweet after a long time are now tweeting. Especially after losing a cup final. I have not seen this before 😭

After all these years this tweet was recreated today omdssssss

BREAKING: Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as manager on four-year contract 🔵🚨

OFFICIAL: Chelsea confirm the appointment of Xabi Alonso as manager on a four-year deal 🔵

Chelsea have announced Xabi Alonso as their new manager on a four-year contract

Xabi Alonso on his appointment as #CFC manager: "From my conversations with the ownership group and sporting leadership, it is clear we share the same ambition. We want to build a team capable of competing consistently at the highest level and fighting for trophies." @talkSPORT

Xabi Alonso is confirmed as Chelsea manager. As revealed on @TEAMtalk there will be extra input from Alonso in the sporting project of the club...hence he has been made manager rather than head coach.

Alonso appointed 🔵🤝 Chelsea have confirmed that Xabi Alonso will be the club's new manager - the Spaniard has agreed a four-year contract with the Blues 🤝

🚨 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.🔵

🚨 OFFICIAL: Xabi Alonso, unveiled and confirmed as new a Chelsea manager. 🔵👋🏼

Xabi Alonso has been appointed Chelsea manager on a four-year contract. “Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in world football and it fills me with immense pride to become manager of this great club,” Alonso said in a Chelsea statement. “From my conversations with the ownership group and sporting leadership, it is clear we share the same ambition. We want to build a team capable of competing consistently at the highest level and fighting for trophies. “There is great talent in the squad and huge potential at this football club and it will be my great honour to lead it. Now the focus is on hard work, building the right culture and winning trophies.” ✍️ @LeonImber FREE TO READ: bit.ly/4ufBexE

BREAKING: Chelsea confirm the appointment of Xabi Alonso on a four-year deal from July 1, 2026! 🔵

🗣️ Xabi Alonso on his move to Chelsea: "Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in world football and it fills me with immense pride to become manager of this great club. "From my conversations with the ownership group and sporting leadership, it is clear we share the same ambition. We want to build a team capable of competing consistently at the highest level and fighting for trophies. "There is great talent in the squad and huge potential at this football club and it will be my great honour to lead it. Now the focus is on hard work, building the right culture and winning trophies."

Xabi Alonso’s message to Chelsea fans: “Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in world football and it fills me with immense pride to become manager of this great club”. 
“From my conversations with the ownership group and sporting leadership, it is clear we share the same ambition. We want to build a team capable of competing consistently at the highest level and fighting for trophies. ‘There is great talent in the squad and huge potential at this football club and it will be my great honour to lead it. Now the focus is on hard work, building the right culture and winning trophies”.

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🔵✍🏼 Chelsea are set to announce and unveil Xabi Alonso as new manager. ✅