Xabi Alonso represents a brave new world for Chelsea.
The Chelsea boss is a change of direction for a club which has moved from potential to proven talent in an effort to get back to winning the biggest trophies.
What is also exciting about Alonso is the former Bayer Leverkusen manager arrives at Stamford Bridge with plenty to prove after his ill-fated time at Real Madrid.
And the shift in transfer policy this summer has been so stark from a club buying up young stars to sell for profit in the future to record-breaking deals and experienced leaders. Morgan Rogers set a new record for an English player when his £117m deal took him from Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge.
