Xabi Alonso agrees to become Chelsea manager on four-year deal after London talks, announcement imminent

Q: What is the duration of Xabi Alonso's contract with Chelsea?

Xabi Alonso's contract with Chelsea is for four years.

Q: Who did Xabi Alonso replace as Chelsea manager?

Xabi Alonso replaces Liam Rosenior, who was sacked in April.

Q: When did Xabi Alonso leave his previous club, Real Madrid?

Xabi Alonso left Real Madrid in January after a brief tenure.

Xabi Alonso agrees to become Chelsea manager on four-year deal after London talks, announcement imminent

Chelsea have reached an agreement with Xabi Alonso to become the club's new head coach.

Alonso has accepted a proposal from Chelsea over a four-year contract, following talks in London with thePremier League side this week.

The 44-year-old will replace Liam Rosenior, who was sacked in April after only three months in charge. Alonso has been without a club since leaving Real Madrid in January, following a short-lived spell in the Spanish capital.

The formerLiverpool midfielder previously led Bayer Leverkusen to their first-ever German title in 2023/24, completing the Bundesliga campaign without defeat.

The Athletic are reporting that an announcement over Alonso's appointment is imminent, with the Spaniard's contract currently being finalised. He had been Chelsea's priority target, despite links to Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola and coach .