Chelsea closing in on appointing Alonso as next manager
Summary
Chelsea Football Club is close to hiring Xabi Alonso as their new head coach. Alonso, a former player and manager, is expected to sign a four-year contract soon to replace the recently fired Liam Rosenior.Key Facts
- Xabi Alonso previously managed Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen.
- Alonso is 44 years old and is expected to sign a four-year deal with Chelsea.
- Chelsea began searching for a new manager after sacking Liam Rosenior last month.
- Other candidates considered included Andoni Iraola, Marco Silva, and Oliver Glasner.
- Alonso is the preferred candidate and talks are almost finished.
- Chelsea waited to announce the new coach until after the FA Cup final against Manchester City.
- Alonso left Real Madrid in January after less than eight months in charge.
- He won the Bundesliga title and German Cup with Bayer Leverkusen before joining Real Madrid as manager.
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