Chelsea hired Xabi Alonso as manager on Sunday on a four-year deal starting next season, with the Spaniard returning to coaching after a short, rocky spell at Real Madrid and tasked with bringing stability to a club that has become dysfunctional under its American ownership.Alonso will formally take charge on July 1 as the replacement for Liam Rosenior, who was fired last month, and will become the fifth permanent coach appointed by Chelsea owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital since they bought the Premier League team in 2022. Alonso lasted eight months at Madrid before leaving by mutual consent in January after poor results.
Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso on four-year deal in latest managerial reset under Boehly era
Chelsea has appointed Xabi Alonso as their new manager. He will start his four-year contract next season. Alonso returns to coaching after a brief stint at Real Madrid. He replaces Liam Rosenior, who was sacked last month. This marks the fifth permanent coach under the current American ownership since 2022.
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