Chelsea squad want Xabi Alonso as manager

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News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsMay 14, 2026 19:24 GMT (UK), by View Chelsea summer 2026 transfer targets Xabi to Chelsea? Xabi Alonso has the complete backing from the Chelsea squad to become the club's next head coach, according to The Telegraph.

The Blues parted ways with Liam Rosenior last month and have since been on the hunt for a new manager. It is now reported that Alonso is a frontrunner for the managerial position and he has the support from Chelsea players as a whole.

Hence, the squad believe he has the credentials for the vacancy and it remains to be seen whether the club's hierarchy reach an agreement with the Spanish tactician. Andoni Iraola of Bournemouth was also under consideration earlier this month, but the Blues' hierarchy are now leaning towards Alonso.