Chelsea make ex-Real boss top target, says paper | OneFootball

Chelsea have already identified their main target to lead the team next season: Xabi Alonso.

According to information published by the Spanish newspaper As, the London club’s board has already made a formal offer and opened talks with the coach to fill the vacancy left by Liam Rosenior, who was dismissed at the end of April.

Seeking a young and methodical professional, the Blues see the Spaniard as the ideal piece for the club’s project, according to As.

Alonso is currently considering the offer, but he is not the only name on the shortlist.

The club is also evaluating other options, such as Andoni Iraola, who is set to leave Bournemouth, and former Flamengo manager Filipe Luís, a name that has gained traction in the British press.

Available on the market Xabi Alonso has been without a club since January, when he was dismissed by Real Madrid after the defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final.

As manager of Los Blancos, where he made his name as a player, his spell lasted less than eight months, following a successful stint at Bayer Leverkusen.

He took charge of Madrid in 34 matches, recording 24 wins, four draws and six defeats.

The weight of Chelsea’s season Despite the London club’s interest, Chelsea’s current sporting situation could be an obstacle in the negotiations.

The team currently sits only 9th in the Premier League, a position that would leave them out of continental competitions next season.

The big chance to reverse that situation lies in the FA Cup final.

Next Saturday (16), at 11 a.m., Chelsea face Manchester City and, if they win the title, will secure a direct place in the group stage of next season’s Europa League.

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