Xabi Alonso has spoken publicly for the first time about his move to Stamford Bridge, expressing his support for Chelsea's long-term plan. Despite the team missing out on Champions League qualification, the Spanish manager described the position as a "beautiful project." Alonso already caused a stir among fans after being spotted in Madrid ahead of his official visit to West London. This is reported by Goal.com reports .
In an interview with the famous Spanish TV show "El Chiringuito," the Spanish coach briefly touched upon his upcoming appointment. Chelsea's board considers Alonso's hiring a crucial step following a difficult period for the club. Despite not participating in Europe's most prestigious tournament next season, the former midfielder fully believes in the direction the club has chosen.
Alonso is officially scheduled to start work on July 1st, but preparations for the new season and summer transfer plans are already underway behind the scenes. When asked during the interview if the absence of European football affected negotiations, he replied: "No, I was always open to this offer. Chelsea is a very good option and a great project."
Xabi Alonso is expected to play a key role in balancing the squad during the summer transfer window. According to reports, striker Joao Pedro could move to Barcelona for 100 million euros. Alonso also intends to retain players like Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella, who have been rumored to be leaving the team.
As part of the club's new strategy, a number of young talents have also been targeted. According to Football365, Arda Guler and Alvaro Carreras, former pupils of Alonso at Real Madrid, are on the list of potential transfers. Now, fans are eagerly waiting to see how quickly the young coach can implement his ideas in the Premier League.
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