Xabi Alonso lets slip Chelsea appointment as Liverpool icon to complete move

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SportFootballXabi AlonsoChelsea are close to appointing Xabi Alonso as their new head coach and the Spaniard appeared to confirm the move on social media on Sunday morningXabi Alonso has confirmed he is 'on the verge' of becoming the next Chelsea head coach.Reports emerged on Saturday evening that Alonso, 43, has agreed to join the Blues with the Spaniard expected to sign a four-year contract. The ex-Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid boss visited London last week and has since accepted the chance to move to west London this summer.With a deal close to completion, Alonso then appeared to let the move slip on social media on Sunday morning.

Indeed, posting on his official X account, the former Liverpool midfielder said: "Xabi Alonso, on the verge of becoming Chelsea's coach," alongside a link from Spanish outlet Marca.There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story.Follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, Twitter, Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Xabi AlonsoChelsea FCLiverpool FC