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Spanish football coach appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal starting July 2026, previously led Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen.
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… He’s one of ours,” Arbeloa said before Sunday’s game against Sevilla. “If he comes back next year, I’ll be very happy to see him back home.” Arbeloa took charge in January following Xabi Alonso’s departure, but Real have finished without a major trophy for a second consecutive se …
Arbeloa would be happy if Mourinho returns to Real… The news of Xabi Alonso’s arrival as the club’s manager, which filtered out within the aftermath of Saturday’s 1-0 loss, would have lifted their mood. …
No trophy in turbulent season but Alonso arrival offers Chelsea hopeChelsea have appointed former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso as their manager on a four‑year contract, starting in July. …
‘We share same ambition’ – Alonso named Chelsea’s third boss in yearXabi Alonso has agreed to become Chelsea’s next permanent head coach on a four-year deal. …
Xabi Alonso agrees 4-year contract to become Chelsea head coach… Vinicius Jr got what he wanted when Xabi Alonso was sacked as manager. Kylian Mbappe is not loved and seems a strange body in the club. …
An iron fist joining a broken team: Inside Mourinho’s Real return… He sacked Xabi Alonso in January after appointing him as head coach, while his replacement, Alvaro Arbeloa, is unlikely to be retained. …
Real Madrid president Perez calls for elections… He would replace current head coach Alvaro Arbeloa, who only took charge in January following Xabi Alonso’s departure. …
Mourinho in final negotiations to become Real Madrid boss… The loss handed Barcelona their 29th La Liga crown with three matches to go and condemned Real to a trophyless campaign, capping a miserable year in which Xabi Alonso was sacked midway through the season and Arbeloa failed to halt the slide. …
Real Madrid must face fan anger after Barca win- Arbeloa… Andoni Iraola, Xabi Alonso and Marco Silva are among those already known to be on the list of names to replace Liam Rosenior, who was sacked last month, while it is understood Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner also features in Chelsea‘s thoughts. …
Chelsea start contacting prospective head coaches
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Chelsea appoint Spanish coach Xabi Alonso on four-year deal
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Xabi Alonso has been appointed Chelsea manager on a four-year contract, beginning July 1 after the season ends. The 44-year-old Spanish coach, recently fired by Real Madrid, said he shares Chelsea's ambition to compete at the highest level and win trophies.
18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Monday 18 May
Chelsea appoint Spanish coach Xabi Alonso on four-year deal
Xabi Alonso has been appointed Chelsea manager on a four-year contract, beginning July 1 after the season ends. The 44-year-old Spanish coach, recently fired by Real Madrid, said he shares Chelsea's ambition to compete at the highest level and win trophies.
18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sunday 17 May
Real Madrid coach Arbeloa open to Mourinho returning as manager
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa said he would be pleased if Jose Mourinho replaces him next season. Mourinho is in final negotiations to become the club's new boss, 13 years after his first spell at the Bernabéu.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Xabi Alonso named Chelsea manager after FA Cup final loss
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior's replacement, Xabi Alonso, was announced following the club's 1-0 FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City. The 44-year-old former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen boss will begin his contract on 1 July and be unveiled in pre-season.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Xabi Alonso named Chelsea manager on four-year deal
Former Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has been appointed Chelsea manager on a four-year contract starting in July. The 44-year-old Spaniard previously led Bayer Leverkusen to its first Bundesliga title in 2024 and replaces Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior, who were the club's two permanent managers this season.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Saturday 16 May
Xabi Alonso agrees four-year deal as Chelsea head coach
Xabi Alonso has agreed to become Chelsea's next permanent head coach on a four-year contract, after the club sacked Liam Rosenior in April. The former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen manager will be involved in Chelsea's summer transfer plans.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wednesday 13 May
Jose Mourinho returning to Real Madrid after 13 years
Jose Mourinho is returning to Real Madrid 13 years after his previous stint, as announced by president Florentino Perez at a contentious press conference. The appointment aligns Mourinho's siege mentality and media-focused approach with Perez's worldview amid internal divisions in Madrid's dressing room.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid president Perez calls for club elections
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez held a tense press conference calling for elections, insisting he will stand again despite a trophyless season and Barcelona's back-to-back La Liga titles. The 79-year-old, in office since 2009, rejected suggestions he is too tired for the role and challenged critics to contest the election openly rather than through anonymous briefings.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 12 May
Mourinho in final talks to return as Real Madrid coach
Jose Mourinho is in final negotiations to become Real Madrid's next head coach, 13 years after his first spell at the club. The 63-year-old is the only candidate Real Madrid are currently in talks with for the role, which would replace current head coach Alvaro Arbeloa.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid faces fan anger after Barcelona clinches La Liga title
Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa acknowledged supporter frustration after Barcelona won the La Liga title following a 2-0 Clasico defeat at Camp Nou, condemning Madrid to a trophyless campaign that included a Champions League quarter-final exit to Bayern Munich.
12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Chelsea contacts prospective managers to replace Rosenior
Chelsea has begun contact with managerial candidates including Andoni Iraola, Xabi Alonso, Marco Silva, and Oliver Glasner to appoint a permanent head coach to replace Liam Rosenior. The club hopes to complete the appointment before pre-season training begins in early July.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 7 May
Mbappe's yacht trip sparks fan backlash and "Mbappe out" petition
Kylian Mbappe's holiday to Sardinia during his injury recovery has angered Real Madrid fans despite club approval, fuelling an online petition calling for his departure as frustration grows over his difficult second season at the club.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 28 April
Real Madrid considers Mourinho as potential manager replacement
Real Madrid's manager Alvaro Arbeloa faces pressure after poor results, sitting closer to third-place than league leaders Barcelona with a 64% win percentage in La Liga. Jose Mourinho, currently managing Benfica, is being mentioned as a potential replacement, having previously managed Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013 and winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →