Xabi Alonso is a leading contender to become the new Chelsea boss once the 2025/26 campaign reaches its conclusion.
Chelsea have opened talks with Alonso in recent days, and the Spaniard has been joined on a shortlist which includes Oliver Glasner, Marco Silva and Andoni Iraola.
From that list, Alonso is the favourite candidate among Chelsea supporters, and the 44-year-old is reportedly open to joining the West London side.
The former Liverpool maestro has been out of work following his sacking from Real Madrid in January after going unbeaten to win the Bundesliga title with Bayer Leverkusen in 2023/24.
Chelsea don't have strong competition for Xabi Alonso
There were worries that the Blues would struggle to attract strong managerial candidates following Liam Rosenior's sacking in April. After all, Chelsea could end the season without silverware if they lose the FA Cup final to Manchester City and miss out on Europe.
It's paramount that they qualify for at least some form of European competition and must win their final two games against Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland to stand any chance of finishing as high as seventh.
But whilst a disappointing campaign threatens to hold Chelsea back, it may not derail their pursuit of Alonso. According to The Times, a formal approach to the Spaniard is aided by the "lack of competition" they face for him.
Liverpool were said to be a club chasing Alonso's signature, but that possibility has been dispelled following their decision to stick with Arne Slot beyond this season.
Chelsea have arguably entered the driving seat to hire Alonso this summer due to other Premier League clubs — or at the one's he would consider joining — all being settled with their current managers.
Chelsea want new manager before World Cup starts
While Chelsea are in the early stages of their managerial pursuit, BlueCo have already pinpointed when they want a new head coach through the door.
🚨 Understand Chelsea hope to appoint a successor to replace Liam Rosenior before the World Cup starts.
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) May 11, 2026
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Ben Jacobs revealed on X that they want to appoint someone before the World Cup kicks off on June 11, giving them exactly a month to set themselves up perfectly for the transfer window.
Alonso is said to be the "leading contender" at this early stage, while Silva and Iraola remain on a long list of candidates.
It's imperative that BlueCo finally strike gold with a managerial appointment, and Alonso is someone who can certainly ignite excitement from a suffering fanbase.
Xabi Alonso is a leading contender to become the new Chelsea boss once the 2025/26 campaign reaches its conclusion.
Chelsea have opened talks with Alonso in recent days, and the Spaniard has been joined on a shortlist which includes Oliver Glasner, Marco Silva and Andoni Iraola.
From that list, Alonso is the favourite candidate among Chelsea supporters, and the 44-year-old is reportedly open to joining the West London side.
The former Liverpool maestro has been out of work following his sacking from Real Madrid in January after going unbeaten to win the Bundesliga title with Bayer Leverkusen in 2023/24.
Chelsea don't have strong competition for Xabi Alonso
There were worries that the Blues would struggle to attract strong managerial candidates following Liam Rosenior's sacking in April. After all, Chelsea could end the season without silverware if they lose the FA Cup final to Manchester City and miss out on Europe.
It's paramount that they qualify for at least some form of European competition and must win their final two games against Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland to stand any chance of finishing as high as seventh.
But whilst a disappointing campaign threatens to hold Chelsea back, it may not derail their pursuit of Alonso. According to The Times, a formal approach to the Spaniard is aided by the "lack of competition" they face for him.
Liverpool were said to be a club chasing Alonso's signature, but that possibility has been dispelled following their decision to stick with Arne Slot beyond this season.
Chelsea have arguably entered the driving seat to hire Alonso this summer due to other Premier League clubs — or at the one's he would consider joining — are all settled with their current managers.
Chelsea want new manager before World Cup starts
While Chelsea are in the early stages of their managerial pursuit, BlueCo have already pinpointed when they want a new head coach through the door.
Ben Jacobs revealed on X that they want to appoint someone before the World Cup kicks off on June 11, giving them exactly a month to set themselves up perfectly for the transfer window.
Alonso is said to be the "leading contender" at this early stage, while Silva and Iraola remain on a long list of candidates.
It's imperative that BlueCo finally strike gold with a managerial appointment, and Alonso is someone who can certainly ignite excitement from a suffering fanbase.
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