Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as new manager on four-year deal

Former Real Madrid coach replaces Liam Rosenior at the end of a difficult season for the London-based club.

Xabi ⁠⁠Alonso has been appointed as Chelsea’s new ⁠⁠manager, the Premier League ⁠⁠club says, with the Spaniard signing ‌‌a four-year deal that begins on July 1.<...