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The Independent UK
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Eleanor Crooks

Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal

Xabi Alonso Chelsea Liam Rosenior Real Madrid
Xabi Alonso is the new manager of Chelsea (Mike Egerton/PA) - (PA Wire)

Xabi Alonso’s appointment as Chelsea manager has been confirmed on a four-year deal.

The former Real Madrid boss will take charge of the Blues from July 1 in what is his first managerial role in the Premier League.

Callum McFarlane has been in interim charge since the sacking of Liam Rosenior last month and was on the touchline for Chelsea’s FA Cup final loss to Manchester City on Saturday.

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