… Former City captain Vincent Kompany is flourishing in charge of Bayern Munich while newly appointed Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso worked under him at Bayern. …
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Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso — appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal starting July 2026, following seven months at Real Madrid and success with Bayer Leverkusen.
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- May 2026
… Liverpool boss Arne Slot has said his coaching philosophy was shaped by watching the City boss's Barcelona team, while new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso moved to Bayern in the final years of his playing career to gain the experience of working under Guardiola. …
Pep Guardiola to leave Man City at the end of the season - reportsXabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal By AFP May 17, 2026 08:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as the club's manager on Sunday on a four-ye …
Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal… "If he comes back next year, I'll be very happy to see him back home." Arbeloa replaced Xabi Alonso in January but was unable to help Madrid salvage anything from a troubled campaign. …
Arbeloa 'happy' if Mourinho back at Real Madrid next season… A former Liverpool favourite Xabi Alonso had been linked as a potential successor to Slot. …
Slot has 'every reason to believe' he will remain as Liverpool boss… These players have shown that if they're at their best, they can beat anyone." Chelsea's search for a permanent replacement for Rosenior has seen them strongly linked with former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso. …
McFarlane calls on Chelsea to save troubled season with FA Cup glory… A former Liverpool favourite Xabi Alonso had been linked as a potential successor to Slot. …
Slot has 'every reason to believe' he will remain as Liverpool boss… Arbeloa, who replaced Xabi Alonso in January of a troubled season for Madrid, said he had accepted both players' apologies for the incident. …
Tchouameni can play Clasico despite Valverde clash: Real Madrid's Arbeloa… Current incumbent Arbeloa, who replaced Xabi Alonso in January, is at loggerheads with several players. …
Mbappe, Mourinho, meltdown: Real Madrid face Clasico amid chaos… You've got everything you could want." Chelsea have been linked with Bournemouth's outgoing boss Andoni Iraola, Fulham manager Marco Silva and former Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso, among others. …
McFarlane says troubled Chelsea still attractive to potential managers
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Pep Guardiola set to leave Manchester City after decade
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, 55, is reportedly in his final days at the club after a decade of success in English football. The Catalan is widely reported to leave after Sunday's match against Aston Villa, though the club has made no official comment.
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Yesterday
Pep Guardiola set to leave Manchester City after decade
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, 55, is reportedly in his final days at the club after a decade of success in English football. The Catalan is widely reported to leave after Sunday's match against Aston Villa, though the club has made no official comment.
3 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Tuesday 19 May
Pep Guardiola set to leave Manchester City after season
According to multiple reports, Pep Guardiola will step down as Manchester City manager at the end of the season after a trophy-laden decade in charge. Former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, who previously worked on Guardiola's staff at City, is reportedly in line to take over.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Sunday 17 May
Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal
Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as manager on a four-year contract beginning July 1, 2026, following his seven-month tenure at Real Madrid and previous success guiding Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten German league and cup double in 2023/24.
17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saturday 16 May
Arbeloa says he'd be happy if Mourinho returns to Real Madrid
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said he would be pleased if Jose Mourinho, currently at Benfica, replaces him and leads the club next season. Mourinho previously managed Madrid between 2010 and 2013.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Friday 15 May
Slot confident he will remain Liverpool manager next season
Liverpool manager Arne Slot dismissed speculation over his future on Thursday, saying he has "every reason to believe" he will be in charge next season despite the club's disappointing campaign and sitting fourth in the Premier League, 20 points behind leaders Arsenal.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thursday 14 May
Chelsea interim boss urges FA Cup win to salvage season
Chelsea interim manager Calum McFarlane has called on his side to beat Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday to salvage their troubled season, with the club without a win in their last seven Premier League games and sitting in ninth place with no realistic chance of Champions League qualification.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Slot confident he will remain Liverpool manager next season
Liverpool manager Arne Slot dismissed speculation over his future, saying he has "every reason to believe" he will remain in charge despite a disappointing campaign that left the club fourth in the Premier League, 20 points behind leaders Arsenal, a year after winning the title in his first season.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saturday 9 May
Tchouameni included in Madrid squad for Barcelona Clasico
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa confirmed that midfielder Aurélien Tchouameni will play against Barcelona on Sunday in La Liga, despite his confrontation with teammate Fede Valverde at training on Thursday. Both players were fined by the club and have apologised to each other and the club.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thursday 7 May
Real Madrid face Barcelona amid internal turmoil, trophy drought
Real Madrid meet Barcelona in El Clásico on Sunday trailing by 11 points with four matches remaining in La Liga, facing potential relegation from the title race. The club is in disarray, with fans protesting Mbappe's commitment, two training-ground bust-ups reported, and manager Alvaro Arbeloa at odds with players as president Perez considers appointing Jose Mourinho.
7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saturday 2 May
Chelsea interim manager insists club remains attractive despite turmoil
Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane says the Blues remain an attractive club for prospective managers despite their turbulent campaign. Chelsea's BlueCo owners are searching for their sixth permanent manager since buying the club from Roman Abramovich in 2022, and have had eight managers in the past 10 years excluding interims.
2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Friday 1 May
Benfica coach Mourinho denies Real Madrid contact
Benfica's head coach José Mourinho has stated he has had no contact with Real Madrid.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →