Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as the club's manager on Sunday on a four-year deal with the Spaniard the latest coach tasked with turning around the club's fortunes.

Chelsea’s players believe Xabi Alonso is the ideal candidate to become their next head as talks moved in the right direction

Alonso, 44, visited London early last week and has accepted the opportunity.

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