Chelsea Appoints Xabi Alonso as New Manager on Four-Year Deal

Chelsea Football Club has officially appointed Xabi Alonso as the manager of its men's team on a four-year deal, which will commence on July 1, 2026. Alonso, a former coach at Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid, guided Leverkusen to its first Bundesliga title in the club's history.

The appointment reflects Chelsea's confidence in Alonso's qualities, game model, and leadership attributes. The club's ownership group expressed a clear ambition to build a team capable of competing at the highest level and fighting for trophies.

Alonso expressed his eagerness to begin work with the talented squad at Chelsea, emphasizing the importance of hard work and building the right culture to achieve success. He acknowledged the honor of leading such a prestigious club and aims to make success a hallmark of Chelsea's future.