Xabi Alonso — appointed Chelsea manager on four-year contract from July 2026, following his tenure at Real Madrid.
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… Chelsea finished a disappointing tenth in the Premier League last season but are looking to rebuild under new manager Xabi Alonso. …
Chelsea sign Italy defender Palestra from AtalantaThe Standard
… New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso begins his reign with a west London derby at Fulham on August 24.Hull City, who won promotion via the Championship play-offs, begin their first Premier League season since 2017 with a home fixture against Manchester United on August 22. …
Arsenal to kick off Premier League title defence against CoventryCitizen Digital
… Arbeloa, who arrived in January to replace Xabi Alonso, had announced last month that he would be leaving his post at the end of the season.
Benfica say farewell to Mourinho as Real Madrid return nearsCitizen Digital
… Many fans were keen for the return of Xabi Alonso to Anfield, but the club's former midfielder will instead take charge of Chelsea next season. …
Liverpool sack Slot, Iraola in line to take overCitizen Digital
… ng a wretched season that also included an FA Cup final loss to Manchester City.McFarlane, who first stepped in following Enzo Maresca's exit, returned as interim boss for the last six games after Liam Rosenior's sacking.Former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso …
Chelsea's poor discipline is a 'problem': McFarlaneCitizen Digital
… bulent campaign. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Real Madrid president Florentino Perez appointed Arbeloa to replace Xabi Alonso …
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa says will leave postCitizen Digital
… Former City captain Vincent Kompany is flourishing in charge of Bayern Munich while newly appointed Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso worked under him at Bayern. …
Pep Guardiola: Catalan genius who changed footballCitizen Digital
… And he will be joined by Xabi Alonso in London next season after the Basque agreed to join Chelsea. …
Guardiola's Premier League legacy carried forward by Spanish coachesThe Standard
… Liverpool boss Arne Slot has said his coaching philosophy was shaped by watching the City boss' 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 step down as Manchester City managerThe Standard
… Former City captain Vincent Kompany is flourishing in charge of Bayern Munich while newly appointed Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso worked under him at Bayern. …
Pep Guardiola: Catalan genius who changed footballChelsea have signed 21-year-old Italian defender Marco Palestra from Atalanta on a contract until 2033. British media reports the transfer is worth £43 million, with Palestra named Serie A Defender of the Year for the 2025/26 season.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea have signed 21-year-old Italian defender Marco Palestra from Atalanta on a contract until 2033. British media reports the transfer is worth £43 million, with Palestra named Serie A Defender of the Year for the 2025/26 season.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal will kick off their Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry on August 21, with the 2026-27 season fixtures released Friday. The opening round also features Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola's debut at Newcastle, Manchester City's first game under new management against Bournemouth, and the return of Hull City and Ipswich to the top-flight.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Benfica parted company with coach Jose Mourinho, who is close to returning to Real Madrid for a fee of 15 million euros, and announced an agreement with Fulham boss Marco Silva to replace him on a two-year deal.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool sacked manager Arne Slot on Saturday after the club finished fifth in the Premier League, 25 points behind champions Arsenal, despite spending nearly £450 million on new players. Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is reportedly lined up to take over at Anfield.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea's interim manager Calum McFarlane acknowledged the team's poor discipline—eight red cards in the Premier League this season—as a key factor in their failure to secure European qualification after finishing 10th. Wesley Fofana was sent off for a second yellow card in Chelsea's final match, a 2-1 defeat at Sunderland.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa confirmed Friday he will leave his role at the end of a trophyless season, with José Mourinho reported to be returning to the club. Arbeloa said he would not work on Mourinho's staff if the Portuguese coach is appointed as his successor.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is widely reported to be in the final days of his tenure at the club, with Sunday's match against Aston Villa reportedly his last after a decade at the Etihad.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As Pep Guardiola's departure from Manchester City marks the end of an era, Spanish coaches including Mikel Arteta at Arsenal, Unai Emery at Aston Villa, and Andoni Iraola at Bournemouth are maintaining a strong Spanish influence on English football.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pep Guardiola announced Friday he will step down as Manchester City manager after the season, having won 20 major trophies in 10 years, including six Premier League titles and the club's only Champions League. Enzo Maresca, formerly on Guardiola's City staff, has been reported as his likely successor.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
Manchester City announced Friday that manager Pep Guardiola will leave the club after the final game of the season, a year before his contract ends. The 55-year-old Catalan coach leaves having collected 20 trophies in 10 years, including six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League trophy in 2023.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
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.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Benfica's head coach José Mourinho has stated he has had no contact with Real Madrid.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →