Xabi Alonso Poised to Take Over as Chelsea Manager Following Four-Year Agreement
Chelsea are poised to appoint Xabi Alonso as head coach following the finalization of terms on a four-year contract.
Chelsea is anticipated to announce the hiring of Xabi Alonso as the club’s new head coach in the coming 24 hours, following an agreement on a four-year contract, sources informed ESPN.
The 44-year-old has been unemployed since departing Real Madrid in January after a short tenure at the Bernabéu. Chelsea swiftly identified Alonso as their top choice following the dismissal of Liam Rosenior last month.
Chelsea has recently been under the interim leadership of Calum McFarlane, while the club is also evaluating Andoni Iraola and Marco Silva as part of the search process.
According to sources, Alonso engaged in discussions with Chelsea owners, BlueCo, concerning the club’s transfer strategy and managerial authority prior to accepting the role.
The ex-Liverpool midfielder is anticipated to be introduced prior to Tuesday’s Premier League encounter with Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge and may oversee the team during the match.
