Xabi Alonso is the new Chelsea boss, and we have his first quotes after taking the job yesterday afternoon.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
If you enjoy Chelsea News coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.<\/em><\/p>\n Chelsea have confirmed Xabi Alonso as their new manager, and we\u2019ve already got some quotes from the Basque as he prepares to take over at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n Alonso has signed a four year contract and will start work on the 1st of July.<\/p>\n \u201cChelsea is one of the biggest clubs in world football and it fills me with immense pride to become manager of this great club,\u201d Alonso said in quotes on the official website.<\/p>\n \u201cFrom my conversations with the ownership group and sporting leadership, it is clear we share the same ambition. We want to build a team capable of competing consistently at the highest level and fighting for trophies.<\/p>\n Many people will be wondering what those conversations with the sporting leadership entailed, and how he was persuaded to take the job.<\/p>\n \u201cThere is great talent in the squad and huge potential at this football club and it will be my great honour to lead it. Now the focus is on hard work, building the right culture and winning trophies.\u201d<\/p>\n Chelsea\u2019s appointment of Alonso came around faster than most people were expecting.<\/p>\n Levi Colwill is continuing his recovery from injury, and will be hoping to prove that he\u2019s fit enough to take a place in Thomas Tuchel\u2019s World Cup squad for England,<\/p>\n DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CHELSEA NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES \u2013 STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON THE APP STORE<\/strong><\/p>\n Check out the latest edition of Simon Phillips\u2019 SPTC podcast here:<\/em><\/p>\nAlonso on \u201cpride\u201d at becoming Chelsea boss<\/h2>\n
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