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Report Xabi Alonso has agreed Chelsea terms after Milan interest
TL;DR
Xabi Alonso has reportedly agreed to terms with Chelsea after interest from Milan. The former Real Madrid coach is currently without a job following his dismissal in January.
Key points
- Xabi Alonso has agreed to terms with Chelsea
- He was previously linked to Milan
- Alonso is currently out of work
- He was dismissed from Real Madrid in January
- Alonso had a record of 20 wins, 3 draws, and 5 defeats
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Report Xabi Alonso has agreed Chelsea terms after Milan interest
Xabi Alonso had been linked to Milan, but after the Italian reports he was close to Chelsea, now more sources are confident he has agreed terms with the Premier League side.
The 44-year-old coach is currently out of work, as his experience with Real Madrid was cut short on January 12 thanks to a sudden dismissal.
He had overseen 20 wins, three draws and five defeats for the Merengues, but clashes with the players prompted his sacking.
Xabi Alonso eager to get back to work
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JULY 01: Xabi Alonso, Head Coach of Real Madrid C.F., speaks with Trent Alexander-Arnold #12 of Real Madrid C.F. during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between Real Madrid CF and Juventus FC at Hard Rock Stadium on July 01, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Before that, Xabi Alonso had taken Bayer Leverkusen to a domestic Treble, denied the Europa League by the 3-0 Final defeat to Atalanta in 2024.
that Xabi Alonso was a candidate for the Milan job if Max Allegri was sacked, as he had already been approached in the past.
Q&A
What are the terms Xabi Alonso agreed to with Chelsea?
The specific terms of Xabi Alonso's agreement with Chelsea have not been disclosed.
Why was Xabi Alonso dismissed from Real Madrid?
Xabi Alonso was dismissed from Real Madrid due to clashes with players after overseeing 20 wins, three draws, and five defeats.
What other clubs were interested in Xabi Alonso before Chelsea?
Before Chelsea, Xabi Alonso was linked with a move to Milan.