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.

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

Chelsea are on the verge of appointing Xabi Alonso after reaching an agreement in principle with the Spaniard to become their new head coach

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