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The Latest Breaking News from Xabi Alonso

First Danny Welbeck, Now Jordan Henderson—Why Are Chelsea Signing Older Players?

Chelsea have dramatically changed their transfer strategy.

Sports Illustrated

Mykhailo Mudryk returns as Chelsea boosted by seven new arrivals before Juventus clash

Xabi Alonso sees Blues squad bolstered for Hong Kong leg of pre-season tour

Evening Standard

Chelsea agree Trevoh Chalobah transfer and confirm Jordan Henderson signing

One in and one out at Stamford Bridge as Xabi Alonso continues squad overhaul

Evening Standard

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Jordan Henderson Sends Message to Chelsea Ownership After Sealing Blues Transfer

Chelsea have made a huge shift in their transfer strategy this summer.

Sports Illustrated

Chelsea open to three striker deals as Xabi Alonso overhaul ramps up

Blues have reunited Danny Welbeck with Joao Pedro and signed Emmanuel Emegha this summer

Evening Standard

Can Xabi Alonso turn the Premier League's greatest financial underachievers into champions? Chelsea 2026-2027 season preview

Xabi Alonso never seemed the likely pick for the Blues, but he now faces a hell of a job at Stamford Bridge

FourFourTwo

‘I Got a Scar’—Xabi Alonso Belatedly Acknowledges Reason for Real Madrid Downfall

After seven months to digest an unexpected failure, Alonso is confident that those mistakes have made him better prepared for the challenge of Chelsea.

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Valentin Barco Transfer Keeps Pressure on Chelsea Recruitment Team

The Blues have recruited their third player from sister side Strasbourg.

Sports Illustrated

Valentin Barco Seals Chelsea Transfer From Strasbourg To Join Xabi Alonso Squad on Long-Term Deal

Valentín Barco joins Chelsea from Strasbourg, signing a contract until 2033. The versatile Argentine midfielder adds depth to Xabi Alonso's squad amid Chelsea's extensive summer rebuild.

International Business Times UK

Chelsea sign notorious World Cup star from sister club Strasbourg

Barco, who was involved in a viral heated exchange with Jude Bellingham after the World Cup semi-final, has moved to Stamford Bridge on a seven-year deal

The Independent UK

Chelsea ‘Agree’ Record Move for Xabi Alonso’s Dream Marc Cucurella Replacement

The Blues are pushing to sign one of the most consistent fullbacks in all of Spanish soccer.

Sports Illustrated

Soccer: Xabi Alonso delighted at Mykhailo Mudryk doping resolution but Chelsea lose to Spurs in Sydney

Speaking after Chelsea went down 2-1 to London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in front of a crowd of 80,363 in Sydney on Saturday, Alonso said Mudryk would join the squad in Hong Kong for the next leg of their pre-season tour.

The Economic Times

Start, Bench, Sell: The Future for Chelsea’s Strikers As Danny Welbeck Signs Deal

Chelsea just signed another striker, despite already boasting an abundance of center forward options.

Sports Illustrated

Xabi Alonso reveals Mykhailo Mudryk plan as Chelsea return date confirmed

Forward has not played since November 2024 after ban was imposed

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Chelsea: Robert Sanchez injury confirmed as Xabi Alonso reveals replacement plan

Blues will be boosted by two unexpected faces in Hong Kong

Sports Illustrated

Three Talking Points As Chelsea Fall to Preseason Defeat Against Tottenham

The first defeat of the Xabi Alonso era proved to be a painful one.

The Independent UK

Is Chelsea v Tottenham on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch preseason friendly

Everything you need to know as London clubs collide in Sydney

Evening Standard

Chelsea vs Tottenham LIVE: Sydney Super Cup result as Spurs win derby Down Under

London derby Down Under in blockbuster pre-season clash

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'Xabi Alonso is being listened to by the owners and putting his stamp on things at Stamford Bridge' Clinton Morrison writes in his Top, Top Column

Clinton Morrison reflects on all the latest transfer comings and goings, changes in the dugouts and pays tribute to the world’s oldest professional footballer after he ended a four-year goalscoring drought

Sports Illustrated

How to Watch Chelsea vs. Tottenham on TV, Live Stream

Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur will play the final match of their Oceania tours on Saturday when competing in a preseason friendly in Sydney, Australia. The Lon

Sports Illustrated

Chelsea vs. Tottenham: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

There’s little ‘friendly’ about the upcoming preseason clash between Chelsea and Spurs.

Evening Standard

Xabi Alonso sends clear Chelsea transfer message with multiple deals needed

Blues boss has clear squad numbers in mind for first season at Stamford Bridge

Evening Standard

Xabi Alonso reveals new Chelsea injury boost before Tottenham showdown

Blues face London rivals Spurs in Sydney Super Cup clash this weekend

The Economic Times

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso joins the debate as FIFA's commercialisation plan sparks concerns over football's future

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has opposed FIFA's plan for private investment in the World Cup. He said football should remain accessible to fans, and not become commercial asset. UEFA has also resisted the proposal, fearing financial returns will overshadow the sport's interests.

FourFourTwo

Chelsea’s model has damaged careers - Morgan Rogers and Maxence Lacroix are taking a big risk

Morgan Rogers and Maxence Lacroix could surely have had their pick of clubs this summer, so why choose the chaos of Chelsea?

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