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Why Alonso will bring 'clear identity' to Chelsea
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Why Alonso will bring 'clear identity' to Chelsea

BBC Sport · May 17, 2026, 3:41 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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BBC Sport pundits Dion Dublin, Steph Houghton and Paul Robinson discuss what makes Xabi Alonso a "good fit" for Chelsea, after the Spaniard was announced as the Premier League club's new manager on a four-year deal.

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