Xabi Alonso joins Chelsea after leaving Real Madrid as coach
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 6:29 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Xabi Alonso has officially joined Chelsea FC as the head coach after a brief tenure at Real Madrid. In his new role, he aims to rejuvenate the team and implement his coaching vision during Chelsea's pre-season tour in Australia. Having previously led Bayer Leverkusen to a domestic double, Alonso shared insights on healing from his challenging exit from Madrid, stating he is ready to embrace this new opportunity. He has conducted engaging training sessions in Sydney, fostering team bonding and introducing promising players from the club's academy, such as Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli. Chelsea is expected to bolster its squad with notable signings as the season approaches.
- •Xabi Alonso left Real Madrid amicably after less than a year.
- •Alonso previously led Bayer Leverkusen to a domestic double.
- •Chelsea is currently on a pre-season tour in Australia.
- •Alonso emphasizes strong training sessions and team-building activities.
- •Chelsea has made significant signings, including forward Morgan Rogers.
- 6:31 PMESPN Soccer — New Chelsea boss Alonso: Madrid 'scar' has healed
- 6:11 PMYahoo Sports — 👀 I still have scars: Xabi Alonso on his Real Madrid exit
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Alonso heals Real Madrid scars to lead Chelsea's senior revolution
- 4:00 PMBBC Sport — Alonso heals Real Madrid scars to lead Chelsea's senior revolution
"Spanish coach Xabi Alonso has officially taken charge of Chelsea, marking the start of an exciting new chapter in the Premier League. At 44, after a brief spell at Real Madrid and his historic unbeate...
"Xabi Alonso said the "scar" he suffered from his short tenure at Real Madrid has healed, allowing him to fully focus on taking Chelsea into the new Premier League season.
"Xavi Alonso on healing from his Real Madrid exit, his gut feeling to join Chelsea and why he sees his new club as an exciting opportunity.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerAug 2, 2026, 6:31 PMNew Chelsea boss Alonso: Madrid 'scar' has healed
Xabi Alonso said the "scar" he suffered from his short tenure at Real Madrid has healed, allowing him to fully focus on taking Chelsea into the new Premier League season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 6:11 PM👀 I still have scars: Xabi Alonso on his Real Madrid exit
Spanish coach Xabi Alonso has officially taken charge of Chelsea, marking the start of an exciting new chapter in the Premier League. At 44, after a brief spell at Real Madrid and his historic unbeate...
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 4:00 PMAlonso heals Real Madrid scars to lead Chelsea's senior revolution
Xavi Alonso on healing from his Real Madrid exit, his gut feeling to join Chelsea and why he sees his new club as an exciting opportunity.
- BBC SportAug 2, 2026, 4:00 PMAlonso heals Real Madrid scars to lead Chelsea's senior revolution
Xavi Alonso on healing from his Real Madrid exit, his gut feeling to join Chelsea and why he sees his new club as an exciting opportunity.
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