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Chelsea appoint Alonso on four-year deal
Key takeaways
- Xabi Alonso led Bayer Leverkusen to the German double in 2023-24
- Chelsea have appointed former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso as their manager on a four‑year contract, starting in July.
- The 44-year-old Spaniard was available after leaving Real Madrid by mutual consent in January, less than eight months into a three-year contract.
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Xabi Alonso led Bayer Leverkusen to the German double in 2023-24
Chelsea have appointed former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso as their manager on a four‑year contract, starting in July.
The 44-year-old Spaniard was available after leaving Real Madrid by mutual consent in January, less than eight months into a three-year contract.
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