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Incoming Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso wants the Premier League club to bring in two Real Madrid players ahead of next season, according to reports.<\/p>\n
The Blues confirmed over the weekend that Alonso will become their new manager on July 1 after Calum McFarlane takes Chelsea<\/strong> up until the end of the season.<\/p>\n A statement on the club\u2019s website on Sunday read: \u2018Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Xabi Alonso as Manager of the men\u2019s team.<\/p>\n \u2018The Spaniard will begin his role on July 1, 2026, having agreed a four\u2011year contract at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n \u2018One of the most respected figures in the modern game, Alonso arrives at Chelsea having already experienced coaching at the highest level of European football with Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen, where he led the German club to the first league title in their history.<\/p>\n \u2018His appointment reflects the Club\u2019s belief in his broad set of experiences, coaching quality and game model, leadership attributes, character and integrity, which were key to the decision to ask him to help lead the next phase of Chelsea\u2019s journey.<\/p>\n READ: Xabi Alonso identifies five leaders at Chelsea \u2013 two of them could leave<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2018He is regarded not only as an outstanding football coach, but also as a proven leader and partner across a number of areas essential to the demands of driving the team.\u2019<\/p>\n Speaking of his appointment, Alonso said: \u201cChelsea is one of the biggest clubs in world football and it fills me with immense pride to become manager of this great club.<\/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 READ: Revealed: Why Liverpool think Slot is \u2018a better bet\u2019 than new Chelsea boss Alonso<\/strong><\/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 And Chelsea \u2013 who beat Tottenham 2-1 on Tuesday night<\/strong> \u2013 are already getting to work on summer recruitment with reports in Spain claiming that Alonso has demanded two players from Real Madrid be added to their list of targets.<\/p>\n Alonso \u2018has outlined his initial transfer targets\u2019 to the Stamford Bridge board with Real Madrid duo Arda Guler and Alvaro Carreras appearing on his list of demands.<\/p>\n Both Carreras and Guler, who were influential during Alonso\u2019s time at the Bernabeu, have \u2018expressed great concern about the role he may have in the near future\u2019 under incoming head coach Jose Mourinho.<\/p>\n Turkey international Guler, for his part, \u2018appreciates the interest from Chelsea and other clubs, but he is convinced that he will ultimately succeed in the Spanish capital and become a legend\u2019.<\/p>\n While former Manchester United youngter Carreras \u2018would welcome a move to London to reunite with Alonso\u2019 in the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n READ NEXT: Xabi Alonso \u2018wants to keep\u2019 \u00a360m Chelsea star but he\u2019s \u2018willing\u2019 to leave \u2013 \u2018one of the most expensive signings\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\nAlonso targets Real Madrid pair at Chelsea<\/strong><\/h2>\n