Chelsea have swung for the fences with their latest managerial appointment, striking a deal to bring Xabi Alonso to Stamford Bridge this summer.
A drop in Alonso’s stock during his time at Real Madrid has actually been reversed since his departure, with the problems at the Bernabéu making it clear he was not solely to blame, and reigniting excitement among a Chelsea fanbase starved of positivity since the start of the year.
