According to British media, Chelsea has reached an agreement with coach Xabi Alonso on a 4-year contract and is just waiting to complete official procedures to announce it.
The Spanish strategist is said to be coming to England in the next few days to finalize his future with the Stamford Bridge team. Notably, Alonso will have a big say in professional decisions, including the 2026 summer transfer plan.
This move shows that The Blues want to build a more stable long-term project after many seasons of continuous fluctuations on the coaching bench. They have undergone a series of personnel changes in the technical area in recent times. After Enzo Maresca left the club, Liam Rosenior was appointed but also left in April, forcing Calum McFarlane to temporarily take over until the end of the season.
After ending his contract with Real Madrid at the beginning of the year, Alonso quickly became a top candidate for the hot seat at Stamford Bridge. Previously, Chelsea also considered Andoni Iraola and Marco Silva.
The defeat to Man City in the FA Cup final is seen as a boost that makes Chelsea's board want to soon complete the appointment of a new coach to prepare for the summer transfer window and the team rebuilding plan.
