Xabi Alonso was officially appointed Chelsea manager on May 17, becoming the sixth permanent manager under BlueCo ownership, chaired by Todd Boehly. He signed a four-year contract starting July 1, 2026, aligning with the 2026-27 Premier League season. The former Liverpool midfielder, famous for his 70-yard goal in the Champions League final in Istanbul in 2005, described Chelsea as one of the biggest clubs in world football. As of early August, Alonso is already leading pre-season preparations at Chelsea’s Cobham training ground. The appointment marks his return to the Premier League, where he won the hearts of Liverpool fans between 2004 and 2009.
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