Xabi Alonso demands guarantees from Chelsea before taking head coach role as ex-Liverpool star learns lesson from early Real Madrid dismissal
Goal | 14.05.2026 23:31
Despite the lack of Champions League football on the horizon for the Blues next season, Alonso has been receptive to initial talks. His reputation remains sky-high in the coaching world following his historic, unbeaten Bundesliga title win with Bayer Leverkusen in 2024. However, after his relationship with key figures at the Bernabeu soured, he is now prioritising a stable environment where he can implement his long-term vision without the threat of a premature trigger-pull.
