Official: Chelsea confirm major news with huge announcement | OneFootball

Chelsea have officially confirmed the appointment of Xabi Alonso as their next manager on a four year contract until 2030.

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It had been reported after Saturday’s FA Cup final defeat against Manchester City the Blues had reached an agreement with Alonso.

Alonso was said to be Chelsea’s preferred candidate, and it’s a real coup the Blues have managed to pull a deal off for the Spaniard.

Chelsea officially confirm Xabi Alonso

Chelsea confirmed the news on Sunday morning on the club’s official website as they posted a statement which read:

“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.

“One of the most respected figures in the modern game, Alonso arrives at Chelsea having already experienced coaching at the highest level of European football with Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen, where he led the German club to the first league title in their history.

“His 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.

“He is regarded not only as an outstanding football coach, but also as a proven leader and partner across a number of areas essential to the demands of driving the team.”

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Alonso himself said he was delighted to take the job, and described Chelsea as one of the biggest clubs in the world.

“Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in world football and it fills me with immense pride to become manager of this great club,” he said.

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“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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