Xabi Alonso to Carry Manager Title at Chelsea

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Xabi Alonso to Carry Manager Title at Chelsea

Ben Jacobs confirms Alonso will officially carry a "manager, not head coach title" at Chelsea. This suggests a broader remit than previous bosses, with input on transfers and scouting. The Spaniard will begin in pre-season after leading Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten league and cup double in 2024 and winning 24 of 34 matches at Real Madrid.

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Xabi Alonso Finalizes Four-Year Deal to Become Chelsea Manager

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Per David Ornstein, Alonso has completed an agreement to become Chelsea manager, with a four-year contract finalised and an announcement expected imminently. The 44-year-old visited London last week and accepted the Stamford Bridge move after leaving Real Madrid in January. Chelsea made him their top target, choosing his Leverkusen success and authority to rebuild.

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Guardiola deflected questions about his Manchester City future with a classic response. "Rumours? Have a lovely evening…" he told reporters. He has won 20 trophies at the club since arriving in 2016 and continues to deliver success. However, with growing speculation over his next move, the evasive answer has only fueled further debate among fans and pundits alike.

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