Chelsea has officially confirmed Xabi Alonso as their new manager from the start of next season.
The former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen boss will start in his new role at Stamford Bridge on July 1 after agreeing a four-year contract with the Blues.
Chelsea, temporarily managed by Calum McFarlane, were beaten 1-0 by Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City after Antoine Semenyo’s sublime winner on Saturday.
Alonso was installed as Chelsea’s leading candidate last week, as revealed by Daily Mail Sport, ahead of Andoni Iraola, Marco Silva, Oliver Glasner, Filipe Luis and Cesc Fabregas. We also reported how Chelsea’s players were personally excited by the prospect of Alonso coming in.
‘Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Xabi Alonso as Manager of the Men’s Team,’ the club wrote on social media platform X on Sunday.
‘The Spaniard will begin his role on July 1, 2026, having agreed a four-year contract at Stamford Bridge. Welcome to Chelsea, Xabi.’
Chelsea has officially confirmed Xabi Alonso as their new manager, starting from July 1
