The Premier League made it official on July 13, 2026, confirming all 20 head coaches for the upcoming 2026/27 season. The announcement is routine on the surface, but underneath sits a more uncomfortable conversation: the FCA’s escalating warnings to clubs about unlicensed crypto sponsorships are quietly reshaping how England’s richest football league does business.
Who is managing whom
The headline appointment is Xabi Alonso at Chelsea, beginning in July 2026. Marco Rose arrives at AFC Bournemouth, while Alvaro Arbeloa takes the reins at Fulham. Enzo Maresca, meanwhile, moves to Manchester City, succeeding Pep Guardiola in what is one of the most consequential handovers in recent Premier League memory.
On the stability side, Mikel Arteta at Arsenal represents the longest-serving current manager in the division, having been appointed back in December 2019.
Five clubs overall have installed new managers for the coming campaign.
