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Why Xabi Alonso chose to become Chelsea manager | ‘’Alonso will have a big say''

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Alonso should just go for Victor Osimehn for us, we are tired of all these childish number 9s

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Kaveh Solhekol explains why Xabi Alonso agreed to become Chelsea's next permanent manager on a four-year deal.

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We waiting patiently to see how he integrates his system into the team

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Chelsea have been looking for a new manager after Liam Rosenior was sacked in April after only three months in charge, and the former Real Madrid boss was the number one target to take over at Stamford Bridge.

The other candidates Sky Sports News knew Chelsea were interested in were Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola and Fulham head coach Marco Silva. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner, Como's Cesc Fabregas and ex-Flamengo boss Felipe Luis were other names being considered.

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Because the roster talented duh

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Will he last the season in the world of bluecoat?

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More User Perspectives

Xabi did it cos he wants a job, wants a salary, if the money is good, why not.

@c_j_bgjeozn

I want to see him in Liverpool dug out,,, because he is an former player in Liverpool. but he join Chelsea.

Chelsea is a high figure club but they have a problem, everybody know many coach set in Chelsea club.
it's a worry matter.

Xavi alonso is a definitely best couch
he has an tight rolls and manners.
so I like him and congratulation and go ahead.

so I am waiting to see his performance in Chelsea manager

@bdturboextreme

Bad take.
Chelsea are historically good with new managers, new to the Prem.

@paulmaritz1723

Yeah Xabi Aloso will work for the blues

@MuwadaRamah-rm2ys

Why would we as Chelsea supporters be "concerned" he has no PL experience. The PL has had 8 non "PL experience" and have went on to be successful the issue should be weather this Blueco circus will they stop with their sabotage project and actually back the manager.

@Mega.Mzozoyana

FINALLY ITS HAPPENING TO CHELSEA!

@PigeonWarlord

First and foremost because Liverpool did not want him. The LFC hierarchy better have someone lined up as Slotball is boring.

@SpuddersSpud-ps6dd

11 minutes of saying nothing 🙄

@md4414-h6b

Only if Chelsea gives Xabi powers on everything like Arteta in Arsenal they can be a good club again, stability, game plan, really a football club, otherwise is just a waste of time, hope they take the right decision and choose to give him those keys.

@LGarcia19

I prayed that the owners are going to take his condition

@DasoemJonathan

Great Deal 🎉

@FelixWiafe-b2c

One of the great ones.

@getty187

Wrong place,he won’t last

@adisar6470

Chelsea forever

@effortfrank

The perfect DT for Chelsea. I've been thinking about it since he was the Leverkusen coach but I never thought it would happen.

@gflav

Liverpool will regret this.

@pleasureseekers80s

LIVERPOOL BOARD ARE UTTER INCOMPETENT TOO LET ALONSO GO TOO CHELSEA THIS IS WORSE EVEN THANN LOSING MARC GUEHI TOO CITY THEY ARE A TOTAL DISGRACE

@georgefrench6082

Congrats Sir Xabi❤

@sheunesublackgold5

Mr.steal your girl strikes again

@khulichana-e6f

See slot resigning or getting fired next season guaranteed.

@tamxo2451

If BlueCo aren't changing the model and their structure, I don't see how Xabi will thrive at Chelsea?

@christopherpirolini7554

26 managers from 2000 shows instability

@antoniosilvestro9045

Saying Chelsea have appointmented a permanent manager is laughable really isn’t it 😂

@BoxingAndbeards175

Alonsoooooo

@FlawedTomatoes

There is no, "buying structure " , honestly😆, hopefully Xabi steadies the ship.

@mayibongwebayana9379

Yeah we know why 😅, its Fun coupons to pick up. " so Alonso did you enjoy your time and Chelsea? " when i look at my new car and house i think , i love that club

@adamdeville1

The no experience of managing in the Premier league makes no sense. Did Mourinho, did Guardiola did Ferguson, did Conte or Ancelotti did 99%?

@Human_Herbivore

chelsea want a yes manager and alonso is not that so will be interesting to see how this pans out , the board will not give him the control he will want they cant help them selves, time will tell

@scottharriswestwalesfishin639

As a chelsea fan i am happy we got him, not any better options and we very lucky to get him. He has a very hard job tho, lot of mess to sort out

@dave102010

An 11 minute video that could have been an email...

@Barlofontain

I thought Chelsea have a ban to buy players for upcoming transfer window

@joemanuel2621

Liverpool should have offered him the position but they are stupid af keeping Slot who doesn't know anything about tactics and strategies.

@Kiryu-Chwan

For the payout in a few months time when he's sacked ...

@MrSoulsFull

No he won’t he be gone by Xmas

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