X. Alonso reached an agreement with Chelsea

2026-05-16 20:21 © AFP

London's "Chelsea" has found a new coach.

"The Athletic" journalist David Ornstein reports that Xabi Alonso has reached an agreement with "Chelsea" to become the new coach of the London club.

The former coach of "Bayer" and "Real" will sign a four-year contract with the "aristocrats."

During the week, X. Alonso visited London, where crucial steps were taken towards the agreement.

"Chelsea" also seriously considered the candidacies of Andoni Iraola and Marco Silva.