It’s confirmed that Xabi Alonso is about to turn into the subsequent supervisor of Chelsea, with Softfootball in a position to affirm that an settlement is near being accomplished. At this stage, the small print of the contract stay unclear, though an official announcement from Chelsea Soccer Membership is anticipated quickly.
There may be nonetheless some confusion surrounding the scenario, as stories from exterior sources additionally recommend that Alonso had agreed to take the Chelsea job earlier in negotiations. Regardless of that uncertainty, Chelsea are believed to be strongly pushing ahead with the appointment of the previous midfielder, who reportedly left Actual Madrid on 12 January 2026.
Chelsea’s managerial search intensified after the membership dismissed Enzo Maresca on 1 January 2026. Alternatively the membership additionally parted methods with Liam Rosenior following a disappointing run of performances, prompting the Blues to maneuver shortly in securing a brand new long-term chief.
