Xabi Alonso agrees four-year deal to become Chelsea manager

Xabi Alonso, a Spaniard, has reached an agreement in principle on a four‑year deal to become Chelsea's next permanent manager. The announcement concerns the English Premier League club. The agreement in principle means the main terms of the contract have been settled between Alonso and Chelsea. The contract will run for four years. Alonso will assume the permanent managerial position at Chelsea. The club confirmed the agreement in principle.

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Chelsea is based in London and competes in the Premier League. The club will now move towards finalising the contract with Alonso. The four‑year term reflects a long‑term commitment between the manager and the club. The deal marks Alonso's first senior managerial role in England. With the agreement reached, Chelsea and Alonso will proceed to formalise the contract. The appointment is set to shape the club's future direction.