Chelsea Agrees to Appoint Xavi Alonso as New Manager on Four-Year Deal
Chelsea has agreed to appoint Spanish coach Xavi Alonso as manager on a four-year deal, replacing Liam Rosenior after less than four months in charge.
Multiple media outlets report that Chelsea has reached an agreement to appoint Xavi Alonso as the club's new permanent manager on a four-year contract. Alonso had emerged as the clear favorite to replace Liam Rosenior, who was dismissed after serving less than four months, following direct talks between both parties. Prominent football journalist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Chelsea has sealed the deal to bring Alonso in as head coach, with the former Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid manager now set to sign a four-year agreement with the Blues, with only an official announcement remaining. The Athletic reported that the appointment agreement is complete, with the Spanish coach having traveled to London earlier this week and accepted the opportunity. The Times also revealed that Chelsea plans to announce Alonso as their new manager before their match against Tottenham Hotspur on May 19.
