Chelsea is close to finalizing a deal with Xabi Alonso to become their next manager. Alonso previously led Bayer Leverkusen to a Bundesliga title, ending Bayern Munich's dominance.
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Chelsea nearing agreement with Xabi Alonso as next manager
Alonso led Bayer Leverkusen to a Bundesliga title
He previously managed Real Madrid before leaving in January
Alonso won La Liga and Champions League as a player at Real Madrid
Xabi Alonso to Chelsea? Ex-Real Madrid boss nearing deal, per reports
Chelsea is nearing an agreement with Xabi Alonso to become the club's next manager, according to multiplereports.
The 44-year-old Alonso was one of the greatest midfielders of his generation and already an accomplished manager, leading Bayer Leverkusen to a Bundesliga title in the 2023-24 season, ending Bayern Munich's 11-year reign as champion.
Alonso became Real Madrid's manager ahead of the 2025-26 campaign but left the job in January after the club went through a string of disappointing results in November and December. Alonso had spent five years as a player for Real Madrid, winning a La Liga title and a Champions League crown.
Chelsea, which lost in the FA Cup final on Saturday, May 16 against Manchester City, got off to a strong start this season under Enzo Maresca and it looked like the team would battle for a Champions League spot. But Maresca was fired in January about six months after leading Chelsea to victory in the Club World Cup.
Q&A
What is Xabi Alonso's managerial background before Chelsea?
Xabi Alonso previously managed Bayer Leverkusen, leading them to a Bundesliga title in the 2023-24 season.
Why did Xabi Alonso leave his position at Real Madrid?
Alonso left Real Madrid in January after the club experienced a series of disappointing results in November and December.
What achievements did Xabi Alonso have as a player at Real Madrid?
As a player at Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso won a La Liga title and a Champions League crown.
When is Xabi Alonso expected to officially join Chelsea?
Reports indicate that Chelsea is nearing an agreement with Alonso, but the exact date of his official appointment has not been confirmed.
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The team replaced him with Liam Rosenior, signing the 41-year-old manager to a six-year deal. Under Rosenior, Chelsea only won 11 of 23 matches – and he was fired after less than four months on the job.
With two matches left to play in the Premier League season, Chelsea sits in ninth place and is winless in its last seven league games, including a six-match losing streak from March 14 through May 4.
Calum McFarlane has been in charge since Rosenior was dismissed, McFarlane's second caretaker spell of the season. Ahead of the FA Cup final, he told reporters he wasn't thinking about a permanent hire.
"There's a lot of names linked with the job," McFarlane said. "It's not really my place to say who should get it, or who's a good manager.
The club is famous for its managerial turnover rate. Chelsea's next boss will be the 11th different manager for the team since winning the 2016-17 Premier League title.
Alonso, who played in England for Liverpool, had also linked to that job as the Reds endure a difficult title defense season – but it appears for now that they'll be sticking with Arne Slot, who won a title in his first year.
