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Just four months after he was sacked by Real Madrid in January, Xabi Alonso has put pen to paper on a four-year contract with Chelsea \u2013 and it has prompted Madrid fans to react.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alonso received his marching orders in January at Madrid, having been hired the summer beforehand. It comes after a wonderful stint as Bayer Leverkusen manager in Germany, going unbeaten to win the title.<\/p>\n

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Xabi Alonso\u2019s first words as Chelsea manager!<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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What are you<\/strong> expecting from Alonso\u2019s first season in charge?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

Many forget that Alonso actually won 24 of his 34 games in charge as Madrid manager, but it ended with tears. Alonso\u2019s relationship with senior figures broke down, even if Thibaut Courtois denied such rumours.<\/p>\n

At the time of Alonso\u2019s sacking, Real Madrid were four points behind Barcelona. They had even beaten Hansi Flick\u2019s side in October 2025, having lost all four El Clasico match-ups during the season beforehand.<\/p>\n

Alonso lost his job due to a breakdown in his relationship with the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. Now, after four months on the sidelines, Alonso has agreed to become Chelsea manager until June 2030.<\/p>\n

How Real Madrid fans have reacted to Alonso joining Chelsea<\/h2>\n

Now, Real Madrid are a whopping 11 points behind Barcelona with two games left. Indeed, Barca have won the league title as Alvaro Arbeloa struggles in interim charge since replacing Alonso in the dugout.<\/p>\n

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Madrid now realise it wasn\u2019t Alonso that was the problem, but it was that Madrid\u2019s problems were more serious. A lot of Madrid fans would even consider taking Alonso back at Valdebebas if it was an option.<\/p>\n

But with Alonso now appointed Chelsea manager and due to start work, Madrid supporters have reacted in their droves. One fan appeared sad to see Alonso move to West London, after being sacked so quickly.<\/p>\n

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Xabi Alonso to Chelsea.
As a Madrid fan, it hurts. Not because he’s going there.
Because we never gave him the chance he deserved.
Go win everything, Don Xabi. \ud83e\udd0d pic.twitter.com\/JJIP8GJo4m<\/a><\/p>\n

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One Madrid supporter posted on X that \u201cgreat coaches always succeed\u201d, and that Madrid squandered a \u201cgreat opportunity\u201d that the Spanish giants had with Alonso. Another said Chelsea can win \u201ceverything\u201d.<\/p>\n

The feeling among Madrid fans continued, with one even saying \u201cwe were wrong\u201d to oust Alonso as early as the La Liga giants did. Another said Chelsea have become his \u201cside club\u201d after Alonso was appointed.<\/p>\n

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Xabi Alonso is a great coach, despite the fact that at Madrid the squad waged a cruel campaign against him and the board turned its back on him, I have no doubt that at Chelsea he will do a good job as he demonstrated in Germany.
As a Real Madrid fan I wish him all the luck in the world. pic.twitter.com\/kxhRgq8ut0<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 \u2629 Gonzalo \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\udde6 (@Gonzalo__lg) May 17, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Ultimately, Madrid supporters believe Chelsea have made a good appointment and most are wishing him well in the Chelsea hotseat. One, on behalf of Madrid fans, believes Chelsea have made a \u201cwise\u201d decision.<\/p>\n

Xabi Alonso\u2019s first words should excite Chelsea supporters<\/h2>\n

It is incredible that Alonso\u2019s appointment has sparked such optimism among Chelsea fans, less than 24 hours after the Blues had suffered defeat in the FA Cup final. Man City secured a 1-0 win against Chelsea.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s going to be a big summer for Xabi Alonso and Chelsea!<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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On Chelsea\u2019s website, Alonso spoke about a \u201cclear alignment\u201d between himself and Chelsea\u2019s hierarchy. It sounds like Alonso and Chelsea are on the same page; there is hope Alonso can make BlueCo a success.<\/p>\n

There is further proof in BlueCo making Alonso a \u2018manager\u2019 and not a head coach. BlueCo\u2019s four previous choices in Graham Potter, Mauricio Pochettino, Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior were head coaches.<\/p>\n

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