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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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  1. May 2026

Yesterday

  1. 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.

    4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

  2. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

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