“The biggest thing”- Danny Murphy gives honest opinion on Xabi Alonso’s move to Chelsea | OneFootball

Danny Murphy believes the appointment of Xabi Alonso makes sense for Chelsea, and he’ll play the football the fans want to see.

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Chelsea confirmed the appointment of Alonso on Sunday, and the Spaniard has signed a four year contract at Stamford Bridge.

Alonso will officially begin work on July 1st, with Chelsea facing a crucial summer, and one they can’t afford to get wrong.

Danny Murphy on Xabi Alonso appointment

Getting Alonso through the door is a real coup Chelsea, and the players are understood to be excited to work under him.

Trevoh Chalobah has already spoken of his excitement at the arrival of Alonso, and he’ll certainly command the respect of the dressing room from day one.

The 44-year-old will reportedly have a say in transfers, which wasn’t the case under Maresca, whilst he’s  been given the title of manager instead of head coach.

Alonso has stated he can’t wait to get started at Chelsea, and Murphy has now had his say on the appointment.

“He did a brilliant job at Leverkusen, he’s an intelligent man,” he told BBC Sport.

“He’s going to play the right type of football that Chelsea fans want to see, the players will enjoy working with him. It makes sense for a progressive club.

“The biggest thing for Chelsea is not actually who they appointed as manager, the biggest thing is changing tact on their transfer policy, because unless they get a bit of experience and a bit more know-how, they’ll see more of the same.”

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Chelsea are reportedly among the clubs interested in Bernardo Silva, with the 31-year-old leaving Manchester City at the end of the season.

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