Alonso is widely regarded as one of the exciting new managerial talents in world football despite a short, unsuccessful and drama-filled spell with Spanish giants Real Madrid, which ended by mutual consent in January.
Chelsea appoints ex-Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso as manager on four-year deal
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Chelsea appoints ex-Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso as manager on four-year deal