There comes a point in the career of almost every player that a change is needed. For some, the motivation is financial. Others may yearn for a new experience in a different country. Then there are those who feel ready for a fresh challenge after several years of service at a club.
Marcos Alonso fits into the latter category. The Spaniard joined Chelsea in the summer of 2016 from Fiorentina for £24million and became an integral part of Antonio Conte's side as the Blues surged to the Premier League title. The wing-back has won plenty more silverware in the years since – such as the Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup – but not always without incident.
Early into the 2020/21 campaign, Alonso was sidelined by Frank Lampard after the Spaniard opted to head to the team coach after being brought off at half time of a 3-3 draw against West Bromwich Albion. He was later brought back into the first-team set-up by Thomas Tuchel and was in the squad for the Champions League triumph over Man City.
