Official! Geovany Quenda leaves Sporting, joins Mourinho old boy | OneFootball

It’s official. Xabi Alonso has been announced as Chelsea’s new head coach. The 44-year-old Spanish manager returns to action after leaving Real Madrid in January and will take charge of the London side from July 1.

The former international midfielder, who was coached by José Mourinho in the Spanish capital between 2010 and 2013, has signed a four-year contract with the Blues. As a player, he spent five seasons in the country with Liverpool, between 2004 and 2009.

Xabi Alonso’s coaching career began in Real Madrid’s youth ranks, before he managed Real Sociedad B for three seasons. He later moved to Bayer Leverkusen, where he won the first league title in the German club’s history, a feat that reopened the doors to Real Madrid.

In his new adventure at Stamford Bridge, he will count on two players with ties to Sporting, namely Geovany Quenda (who provided an assist in the last match) and Dário Essugo. Chelsea are still fighting to secure a place in next season’s European competitions.

In the current season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Geovany Quenda - valued at €42 million - has featured in 31 matches for the Lions.

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