Xabi Alonso's first words as Chelsea manager as former Liverpool hero's appointment confirmed
Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Liverpool.com or go back to LFC Live.
Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesXabi AlonsoXabi Alonso has spoken for the first time as Chelsea manager after the former Liverpool hero's appointment at Stamford Bridge was confirmed a day after its FA Cup final defeatXabi Alonso is the new manager of Chelsea.(Image: Federico Titone/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has spoken for the first time after being confirmed as Chelsea's new manager, where he will take over officially on a four-year deal on July 1.After Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior were both fired by Chelsea this season, the West London outfit was on the hunt for another new head coach. It has agreed to give Alonso more power than previous people to have held the role in order to convince him to take the next step of his coaching career in the Premier League."Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in world football and it fills me with immense pride to become manager of this great club," Alonso told club media after the appointment was made public.READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Arne Slot future, Alonso confirmed, Diomande move"From my conversations with the ownership group and sporting leadership, it is clear we share the same ambition.
We want to build a team capable of competing consistently at the highest level and fighting for trophies."There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Liverpool.com will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story as they happen.Follow @Liverpoolcom_ : The official Liverpool.com account for all the latest sports news as it happens in real time.Follow us on Facebook or visit Liverpool.com homepage.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCXabi AlonsoChelsea FC