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🚨OFFICIAL: 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.

Xabi Alonso's appointment reflects the Club’s belief in his broad set of experiences, coaching quality and game model, leadership attributes, character and integrity, which were key to the decision to ask him to help lead the next phase of Chelsea’s journey.

Chelsea Football Club looks forward with confidence to the next phase in collaboration with Xabi [Alonso], united in the determination to bring success to Stamford Bridge, a hallmark of the Club’s history and future.

Welcome to Chelsea, Xabi!

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