Chelsea Football Club has officially announced the appointment of Xabi Alonso as the new head coach. The announcement was made through the club’s social media channels, confirming that a deal has been reached with the Spanish specialist.
The new coaching role will take effect on July 1, 2026, following the signing of a four-year contract by Alonso. The club expressed its enthusiasm for the appointment, welcoming him to Stamford Bridge.
This marks Alonso’s third managerial role in the top five European leagues, following his tenures at Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen. At Bayer, he achieved notable success, winning the Bundesliga title, the German Cup, and the Supercup, while also leading the team to the Europa League final.