
Fabrizio Romano provides an update on Chelsea's manager search, indicating that discussions with former Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso are progressing positively. He suggests that Chelsea is keen on keeping the situation under wraps as negotiations continue.
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“I can guarantee” – Fabrizio Romano drops big update on Chelsea manager search
Amongst the latest round of Premier League games yesterday, Fabrizio Romano dropped the latest updates on Chelsea manager search.
The transfer expert was speaking in particular about the rumours surrounding former Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso and Chelsea. It certainly does seem like something is happening there, and the fact that Romano is trying to play it all down, only makes me believe that something is bubbling up there but they obviously want to try and keep it as quiet as possible.
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Fabrizio Romano reports that Chelsea is in ongoing talks with Xabi Alonso, and the discussions are reportedly going well.
Chelsea's interest in Xabi Alonso stems from his successful tenure at Real Madrid and the potential he has shown as a manager.
Romano guarantees that there is significant activity regarding Chelsea's manager search, particularly with Xabi Alonso, although details are being kept quiet.


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Of course there isn’t anything advanced on it yet, but there will certainly be talks happening as Chelsea try to convince the former Liverpool player to take the reigns at the club.
Xabi Alonso with Real Madrid. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)
Speaking on his latest YouTube updates in quotes relayed on X, Romano said:
“I can guarantee that Liverpool this year [2026] never made any direct approach with Xabi Alonso or his agents. I can guarantee nothing is advanced or concrete on Xabi Alonso to Chelsea. Xabi Alonso is ready to restart. He is very open to opportunities around Europe if he can find the right project. There will be an end of season review at Liverpool.”
Former Blues winger Joe Cole has suggested some pretty spicy moves from Chelsea to get their team back on track after a bad year. He did an interview with The Sun over the weekend.
Levi Colwill has spoken of his relief after making his first appearance of the season having recovered from a serious injury. He helped Chelsea get a point at Anfield yesterday.
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