Xabi Alonso Reveals What Excited Him About Chelsea

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Xabi Alonso Reveals What Excited Him About Chelsea

Alonso is excited by the potential at his new club after agreeing a four-year deal. “The potential of the team and the squad made me very excited to find a squad to work with, to create a football idea,” he explained. He began his role on July 1 after the team finished 10th in the Premier League last season.

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