Chelsea pursues Aston Villa set-piece coach Austin MacPhee
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 10:09 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Chelsea is in negotiations to acquire set-piece coach Austin MacPhee from Aston Villa, facing competition from other Premier League and Saudi Pro League clubs. Under MacPhee's guidance, Villa excelled at set-pieces, scoring the most goals in Europe's top five leagues during the 2023-24 season and finishing joint-top with Arsenal the following year. MacPhee's move comes as he and several Villa staff prepare to leave after helping the club secure the Europa Conference League and a spot in the Champions League. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has an opening in his coaching staff following the transition of Bernardo Cueva to a behind-the-scenes role.
- •Chelsea is negotiating for set-piece coach Austin MacPhee.
- •MacPhee has had success with Villa and the Portugal national team.
- •Villa ranked top in Europe for set-piece goals last season.
- •Chelsea's former set-piece coach is shifting to a different role.
- •MacPhee would join several Villa staff members leaving this summer.
- 10:09 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea in talks for Villa set-piece guru MacPhee
- 10:09 AMBBC Sport — Chelsea in talks for Villa set-piece guru MacPhee
"Chelsea are looking to sign highly regarded set-piece coach Austin MacPhee from Aston Villa but they face competition from Premier League and Saudi Pro League clubs.
"Chelsea are looking to sign highly regarded set-piece coach Austin MacPhee from Aston Villa but they face competition from Premier League and Saudi Pro League clubs.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 10:09 AMChelsea in talks for Villa set-piece guru MacPhee
Chelsea are looking to sign highly regarded set-piece coach Austin MacPhee from Aston Villa but they face competition from Premier League and Saudi Pro League clubs.
- BBC SportJul 25, 2026, 10:09 AMChelsea in talks for Villa set-piece guru MacPhee
Chelsea are looking to sign highly regarded set-piece coach Austin MacPhee from Aston Villa but they face competition from Premier League and Saudi Pro League clubs.
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