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Ex-Real Madrid Coach Xabi Alonso Set to Take Chelsea Job: AP Source

  • Chelsea reached an agreement in principle with Xabi Alonso to become the club's next permanent manager, reportedly finalizing a four-year deal to take over this summer.
  • Following the departures of Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior, the west London outfit sought a permanent manager to stabilize a turbulent 2025-26 season at Stamford Bridge.
  • Last week, the Spaniard visited London to advance contract talks, beating out Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola after Liverpool confirmed Arne Slot would remain their manager.
  • Alonso will receive input on the summer transfer window to reshape a squad that won just one of its last 11 league matches while sitting ninth in the table.
  • The 44-year-old faces immediate pressure to deliver results, with the club's hierarchy watching closely after the team's 1-0 FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City on Saturday.
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Nekadašnji footballer, and sada coach Ćabi Alonso bio them without angažman from januar meseca, each of them sporazumno prekinuo saradnju are Real Madridom.

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The Spanish technician, who was fired from Real Madrid in January, will arrive in London with a four-year contract

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