Xabi Alonso Decides on Chelsea Job as Liverpool Handed Sudden Update on Manager
Chelsea are prepared to give the next manager more control over recruitment as they plan a summer rebuild after a disappointing season.
- Xabi Alonso has emerged as Chelsea's front-runner for manager, with the 44-year-old reportedly open to the prospect of joining the club and a deal being actively explored.
- Chelsea's search follows the dismissal of Liam Rosenior, whose turbulent 106-day reign ended after poor results that likely cost the club a Champions League spot.
- The former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen boss oversaw an undefeated domestic double in 2023/24, establishing him as one of the hottest managerial properties on the market.
- Alongside Alonso, Chelsea is considering Fulham head coach Marco Silva and Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola, though the club wants to avoid 'knee-jerk decisions' in the recruitment process.
- Chelsea plans to have a new head coach in place by mid-June, positioning the manager to lead a substantial summer rebuild ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester City.
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"Give Alonso Full Authority If He Wants It": Chelsea Legend Criticizes Club Leadership, Expressing Concerns Over Repeat of Real Madrid Crisis. OSEN = Reporter Kang Pil-ju. Warnings have emerged that former manager Xabi Alonso (45), who has rapidly emerged as a top priority for Chelsea's next head coach position, could face problems similar to those he encountered during his time at Real Madrid.
Although he is a former Liverpool player, Chelsea is currently attempting to hire Xabi Alonso as a coach for next season, according to information from The Athletic. The Spaniard would not be against it, but the recruitment process is only in its infancy.
Football coach Xabi Alonso leads Bayer Leverkusen sensationally to the double, then fails in the star ensemble Real Madrid. Now the crisisling FC Chelsea deals with the Spanish coach.
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