Xabi Alonso Moves Fast at Chelsea, Holding Private Talks with Enzo Fernandez
Xabi Alonso said Chelsea are open to Garnacho’s exit, wants Enzo Fernández to stay and expects Nicolas Jackson on the preseason tour.
- On Monday, July 13, 2026, new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso held his first press conference at Stamford Bridge, stating the team has the ambition to win a lot of games and compete at the highest level.
- Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League last season, falling from fourth previously, prompting the club to appoint Alonso as its eighth permanent manager since Antonio Conte's 2017 title win.
- Amid speculation linking midfielder Enzo Fernandez to a move away, Alonso confirmed he wants the 22-year-old Argentine to stay. Fernandez is currently preparing for the World Cup semifinal against England this Wednesday.
- Alonso confirmed interest from other clubs in forward Alejandro Garnacho, who could depart after one season. The manager expects Nicolas Jackson to join the squad following his loan at Bayern Munich.
- Describing Cole Palmer as a "special talent," Alonso identified the Englishman as central to his plans for building a strong team with the stability needed for European qualification this season.
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