
Chelsea has initiated talks with Xabi Alonso to consider him as their next manager. This comes after the club's recent decision to part ways with Liam Rosenior due to poor performance.
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Chelsea âhold talksâ with Alonso as candidates contacted
Chelsea have reportedly âheld initial talksâ with Xabi Alonso over potentially becoming their next manager.
The 44-year-old is available after parting ways with Real Madrid in January, just seven months after signing a three-year contract last summer.
The Blues are conducting their search for a new head coach after sacking Liam Rosenior last month following a series of disappointing results.
According to The Times, preliminary talks have been âcautiously encouragingâ, but Chelsea are still at an âearly stageâ of the process. It is said they are ânot close to agreeing a deal with a preferred candidateâ.
The report adds that the west London outfit have also made contact with outgoing Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola and Fulham manager Marco Silva, whose contract expires at the end of the season.
Former Chelsea defender Filipe Luis has been âdiscussed internallyâ as a possibility and there is another mystery candidate on their shortlist.
Alonso has been linked with taking the reins at Liverpool, with whom he played for five years, although reports suggest they are likely to stick with Arne Slot after guiding the club to UEFA Champions League qualification. He is reportedly ahead of next season.
Chelsea sacked Liam Rosenior due to a series of disappointing results.
Xabi Alonso is a former player and manager who is currently available after leaving Real Madrid, making him a potential candidate for Chelsea's managerial position.
Chelsea is actively searching for a new head coach and has already held initial talks with Xabi Alonso.


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The 44-year-old began his coaching career with Real Sociedadâs B team before taking his first senior role at Bayer Leverkusen in 2022. He enjoyed a successful three-year stint with the German outfit, going unbeaten domestically in his second season to win the Bundesliga and German Cup double. Leverkusen also reached the UEFA Europa League final, which they lost to Atalanta in Dublin.
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