Chelsea have officially confirmed the appointment of Xabi Alonso as the club’s new men’s team manager.
The former Spain international will officially begin work at Stamford Bridge on July 1, 2026, after signing a four year contract with the Premier League club.
Chelsea announced the deal on Tuesday as the club prepares for a new era under one of Europe’s most highly rated young coaches.
Alonso arrives in west London with a growing reputation after impressive coaching spells in European football, where he earned praise for his tactical approach, attacking football and ability to develop young players.
As a player, Alonso enjoyed a hugely successful career with clubs including Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
He also won major honours with the Spain national football team, including the FIFA World Cup and two UEFA European Championships.
Chelsea supporters will hope Alonso can restore the club to regular title contention and bring stability after several managerial changes in recent seasons.
The appointment is already generating major excitement among fans, with many viewing Alonso as one of the brightest managerial talents in world football.
