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Ricardo Carvalho on less likely friendships in Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea dressing room

Ricardo Carvalho was part of the crucial generation that turned Chelsea into a big club, and he’s spoken a little about what it was like to join. Incredibly it’s now 22 years since Ricardo Carvalho came to Chelsea, that same summer as Jose Mourinho arrived to change everything at the club.

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'Xabi Alonso really believes he can do special things' – Fabrizio Romano with the latest info

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has delivered the last information and opinion on Xabi Alonso becoming Chelsea’s new manager. The news came out soon after Chelsea lost in the FA Cup final against Manchester City on Saturday.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 18

Spanish outlet thinks Xabi Alonso could let key attacker leave this summer for one reason

Spanish outlet Diario AS believe that new Chelsea manager could let one of his key players leave the club this summer. As we know, Alonso is going to get much more of a say in the transfer market than previous Blues managers have had recently, meaning he will get a say on who they sign and who they sell as well.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 18

The Athletic: 5 names on Xabi Alonso’s coaching staff including current Chelsea man

The Athletic have named five names who will be joining the backroom staff of Xabi Alonso on the Chelsea bench. Every manager will have their trusted set of staff members who they will usually try and take with them wherever they go, and it seems that Alonso is going to be no different at Chelsea.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 18

Rio Ferdinand admits he’s 'surprised' by one part of Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea move

Chelsea landed Xabi Alonso as their new manager against the odds, and Rio Ferdinand has been talking about how they did it. Xabi Alonso is confirmed as the new Chelsea manager and fans are understandably excited.

Calum Mcfarlane News / Chelsea News / May 18

Latest: Lavia, Sarr and Badiashile injury updates from Calum McFarlane

Several senior Chelsea players were left out of the squad on Saturday, and Calum McFarlane has been explaining why. Calum McFarlane was taking his Chelsea press conference today looking ahead to tomorrow’s game against Tottenham, and the Chelsea boss had plenty to talk about in the wake of an FA Cup final defeat.

Reece James News / Chelsea News / May 18

Reece James on what was a 'big loss' for Chelsea this season

Chelsea were beaten by Man City on Saturday in the FA Cup final, but can’t let it get to them as they prepare to face Spurs tomorrow. Reece James was one of the Chelsea players who spoke to the TV cameras after the Blues lost to Man City in the FA Cup final on Saturday.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 18

ESPN: Chelsea and Xabi Alonso in-sync with adding more senior ready-made players

It looks like Chelsea fans are going to love Xabi Alonso already for what changes he is apparently forcing at the club. Pretty much every single Chelsea

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / May 18

Exclusive says Chelsea keen to sign former player as potential first team star

Chelsea are interested in signing one of their former players back, according to an exclusive from our writer Simon Phillips. While everyone was thinking about the appointment of Xabi Alonso as Chelsea’s new manager, our writer Simon Phillips had an exclusive about a potential transfer.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / May 18

Sky Reporter: Chelsea’s big egos 'will fall into line as soon as Xabi Alonso enters the building'

Sky reporter Kaveh Solhekol believes Chelsea’s big egos will fall into line as soon as Xabi Alonso enters the building. And that will be very soon now, with the club officially announcing him as the new Chelsea manager over the weekend.

Xabi Alonso News / Chelsea News / May 18

New Chelsea manager explains what he learned in 'conversations' with sporting directors

Xabi Alonso is the new Chelsea boss, and we have his first quotes after taking the job yesterday afternoon. Chelsea have confirmed Xabi Alonso as their new manager, and we’ve already got some quotes from the Basque as he prepares to take over at Stamford Bridge.

Xabi Alonso News / Chelsea News / May 18

'That’s why they’ve called him manager' – Gary Neville explains Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea role

Football pundit Gary Neville has been explaining why Chelsea have labelled Xabi Alonso manager rather than a head coach. It’s a real change of tact from what came before Alonso at the club.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 18

'I’m expecting' – Journalist names two Chelsea players Xabi Alonso will sell

A journalist has named two first team players from Chelsea that Xabi Alonso will be looking to sell this summer. The new manager is now officially in place and will begin his role officially at the start of July, taking over from the sacked Liam Rosenior as the next permanent Chelsea boss.

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Official: Chelsea confirm appointment of Xabi Alonso as new manager

Chelsea have landed Xabi Alonso as their new manager, a major coup and a move that fans are excited about already. Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Xabi Alonso as their new manager, ending two weeks of intense rumours that gathered speed in the last couple of days.

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The Guardian share how Xabi Alonso feels about the current Chelsea squad

Xabi Alonso believes the Chelsea squad can be shaped in his image, but a few tweaks will be required according to reports. Chelsea confirmed the appointment of Alonso as their new manager on Sunday morning, and he’s signed a four year deal at Stamford Bridge.

Xabi Alonso News / Chelsea News / May 17

Mail Sport details Chelsea’s Premier League expectations following Xabi Alonso appointment

Chelsea expect to be seriously challenging for the Premier League within three seasons, if not sooner according to reports. The Blues announced Xabi Alonso as their new manager on Sunday morning, with the Spaniard signing a four year deal at Stamford Bridge.

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Al-Nassr 0-1 Gamba Osaka, AFC Champions League Two Final: Ronaldo’s Wait For Saudi Silverware Goes On

Gamba Osaka beat Al-Nassr 1-0 in the final, clinching Asia’s second-tier continental crown Turkish forward Deniz Hammat scored the winner in the 30th minute

Xabi Alonso News / Chelsea News / May 17

The Athletic detail key factor Xabi Alonso and Chelsea are in alignment over

Xabi Alonso is aligned with Chelsea on squad development and what’s required in the transfer market according to The Athletic. Following Saturday’s FA Cup final defeat against Manchester City at Wembley it was reported the Blues had reached an agreement with Alonso.

Xabi Alonso News / Chelsea News / May 17

'Chelsea will' – Ben Jacobs provides update on summer plans amid imminent Xabi Alonso appointment

Chelsea will sign two to three experienced players this summer and still like Morgan Rogers according to transfer expert Ben Jacobs. It’s been another disappointing season for Chelsea, and following Saturday’s FA Cup final defeat against Manchester City they are unlikely to play in Europe next season.

Xabi Alonso News / Chelsea News / May 17

Official: Chelsea confirm major news with huge announcement

Chelsea have officially confirmed the appointment of Xabi Alonso as their next manager on a four year contract until 2030. It had been reported after Saturday’s FA Cup final defeat against Manchester City the Blues had reached an agreement with Alonso.

Xabi Alonso News / Chelsea News / May 17

Journalist names two Chelsea stars Xabi Alonso 'wants to keep' this summer

Xabi Alonso is speaking to Chelsea players and wants to keep Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella according to our writer Simon Phillips. Following Chelsea’s defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup final it was reported the Blues had reached an agreement with Alonso.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / May 17

The Athletic provide Mike Penders update amid imminent Xabi Alonso appointment

Mike Penders is in contention to replace Robert Sanchez as Chelsea number one next season according to The Athletic. It’s been another disappointing season for the Blues, and they face a huge summer with serious reinforcements needed in the squad.

Wesley Fofana News / Chelsea News / May 17

TalkSPORT reporter details what he saw Wesley Fofana attempt to do after FA Cup final

Wesley Fofana attempted to lead his team-mates back to the dressing room as Manchester City were going up to collect their winners medals according to reports.

Xabi Alonso News / Chelsea News / May 17

'We were actually told' – Sky Sports reporter shares when Chelsea agreed Xabi Alonso deal

Chelsea agreed a deal with Xabi Alonso a week ago to become their next manager according to Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol. It was reported Chelsea had reached an agreement in principle with the 44-year-old after Saturday’s FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City at Wembley.