Official, Chelsea relies on Xabi Alonso: signed a four-year deal

Xabi Alonso is starting again at Chelsea. The Spanish coach has officially been named the new coach of the London club’s men’s first team, thus returning to the bench after his experience with Real Madrid ended last January.

The announcement came directly through the official channels of Chelsea, which communicated the choice with a note posted on X: “Chelsea is pleased to announce the appointment of Xabi Alonso as coach of the men’s first team.”

For the former Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid midfielder, this is a new challenge at the highest level in the Premier League. He will officially start his job on July 1, 2026, and has signed a four-year contract, a sign of the club’s desire to build a long-term technical project around his figure.

The Spaniard’s arrival also opens a new phase for the London club, which has been reeling from up-and-down seasons and is looking for technical continuity and results. The decision to rely on a young but already highly regarded coach represents a desire to give the team a clear identity, with the goal of returning to stable competition for the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League.