Chelsea to step up for Xabi Alonso after FA Cup final

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Chelsea want to significantly speed up their appointment process for their future head coach. The London club, in search of a new project after a season considered complicated, has already increased discussions with several candidates, including Xabi Alonso who today appears to be the most appreciated profile internally. The former Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid technician, author of notable work in the Bundesliga, would indeed be the Blues’ main option.

According to The Telegraphthe outcome of the FA Cup final against Manchester City could serve as a trigger. Chelsea indeed wishes to finalize the arrival of its future coach “in the days following the final”with the ambition to move forward quickly once the deadline has passed. The club intends to avoid a long period of uncertainty and could therefore intensify discussions from next week, with Xabi Alonso remaining identified as the main favorite at this stage of the file.