Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as new manager on four-year deal

Chelsea has appointed Xabi Alonso as its new manager, with Alonso signing a four-year deal. Alonso becomes the fifth permanent appointment under Chelsea's BlueCo ownership and marks a return to English football for the Spaniard, who previously played for Liverpool. Alonso expressed his ambition to build a team capable of competing at the highest level and fighting for trophies, citing the great talent and potential in the squad.