Last summer, Xabi Alonso was considered one of the top managers in football. Yet now, after failing in Madrid, the Spaniard is putting himself in a difficult position for comparatively little gain by taking the Chelsea job.
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The former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen boss will succeed Liam Rosenior as manager in the aftermath of the FA Cup final loss to Man City ...
Alonso, 44, visited London early last week and has accepted the opportunity.
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Chelsea are ready to make a major concession and change the club's transfer strategy in an attempt to convince Xabi Alonso to become their new manager.
A defiant performance against Manchester City could deliver silverware in a year in which the club has already sacked two head coaches ...
Manchester City defender led Crystal Palace to Wembley triumph last season and is back to take on Chelsea ...
Manchester City will face Chelsea in Saturday's FA Cup final just three days after beating Crystal Palace in the Premier League ...
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink says Chelsea may encounter a 'problem' if they hire Xabi Alonso but refuse to 'give him the keys'.
Former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso is reportedly 'open' to the idea of becoming Chelsea manager.