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

Chelsea have ‌agreed a four-year deal with former Real ‌Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso to ​become the Premier League club’s head coach, Sky Sports reported on Saturday.

Chelsea turn to Alonso as fans demand end to BlueCo’s failed experiment

BlueCo have plumped for Alonso, whom they regard as one of the most gifted managerial talents in European football, to lead their long-term vision at Stamford Bridge.

The 44-year-old is likely to lead the Blues in a season without European football after a 1-0 defeat to Manchester City under interim boss Calum McFarlane in the FA Cup final with the side currently ninth in the Premier League with two games remaining.