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Chelsea in advanced talks to make Alonso new manager
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Chelsea in advanced talks to make Alonso new manager

BBC Sport · May 16, 2026, 4:55 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Alonso previously managed Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen
  • Chelsea have accelerated their efforts to appoint Xabi Alonso as the club's next permanent head coach.
  • The Stamford Bridge are looking for a replacement Liam Rosenior, who was sacked by the club last month.

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Alonso previously managed Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen

Chelsea have accelerated their efforts to appoint Xabi Alonso as the club's next permanent head coach.

The Stamford Bridge are looking for a replacement Liam Rosenior, who was sacked by the club last month.

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