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Dom Smith

Why Chelsea hired Xabi Alonso - and the key change agreed for summer transfer window

Xabi Alonso Chelsea Liam Rosenior Bayer Leverkusen

Chelsea have made their intentions clear by not only appointing Xabi Alonso, but also how he was announced.

The Blues moved quickly to reach an agreement with Alonso in the hours after Chelsea lost the FA Cup final, beaten 1-0 by Manchester City at Wembley, which confirmed the club would go trophyless this season.

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